Complaint alleges ComEd violated state law by raising fees on customer bills Complaint alleges ComEd violated state law by raising fees on customer bills Tuesday, September 5, 2023 A group of businesses filed a complaint with state regulators last week alleging that Chicago electric company Commonwealth Edison improperly raised customer bills this summer.
State leaders announce FFA mental health awareness grant program State leaders announce FFA mental health awareness grant program Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Farmers and residents of rural communities often face stigma when it comes to mental health challenges, but state leaders hope to change that. Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that chapters of FFA – the group once known as Future Farmers of America – will be eligible for $1,000 grants to fund mental health awareness programs in schools and rural communities. Up to 20 such...
Illinois heat wave is the latest of several weather extremes in the state Illinois heat wave is the latest of several weather extremes in the state Thursday, August 24, 2023 Much of Illinois is roasting in triple digit temperatures this week, forcing the state and schools to cancel some outdoor activities and modify class schedules. Read more
State to put $20 million toward grants for grocers, research into food insecurity State to put $20 million toward grants for grocers, research into food insecurity Friday, August 18, 2023 Communities across Illinois that lack access to nearby stores that sell high quality food may soon see that change. Read more
Pritzker vetoes measure granting Ameren authority over transmission line construction Pritzker vetoes measure granting Ameren authority over transmission line construction Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday vetoed a measure that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the “right of first refusal” for transmission... Read more
Gov. Pritzker vetoes bill that would have allowed new nuclear construction Gov. Pritzker vetoes bill that would have allowed new nuclear construction Friday, August 11, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday vetoed a bill that would have lifted a 1980s moratorium on the construction of new nuclear reactors. Read more
Residents, activists ask state regulators to reject utilities’ rate increases Residents, activists ask state regulators to reject utilities’ rate increases Friday, August 4, 2023 Members of the public railed against potential increases to the price of natural gas and electricity at two recent public hearings before a state regulatory body that has the authority to limit... Read more
State driver services facilities to require appointments in more than 40 locations State driver services facilities to require appointments in more than 40 locations Thursday, July 27, 2023 Starting Sept. 1, 44 driver services facilities in medium- to large-sized cities around the state will require appointments for driver services – things like renewing a license, updating a... Read more