With electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
With electricity prices expected to spike this summer in norther Illinois, lawmakers are offering various proposals to keep prices low. ...
utilities
In the suburbs, proposed water rates spark outrage from residents, advocates
Illinois American Water's rate hike proposal under review by state regulators
State’s largest privately owned water utilities seek rate increase amid lawmaker scrutiny
The two largest privately owned water utilities in Illinois are seeking to raise rates for a combined 1.5 million customers ...
Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
Illinois Commerce Commission met with condemnation from union
Regulators weigh future of gas industry in Illinois, while clamping down on Chicago utility
Illinois Commerce Commission sparked controversy among unions
After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans
Consumers likely to pay more each month for infrastructure improvements
Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker’s veto
‘Right of first refusal’ controversy returns after last-minute bill and governor’s veto
Prohibition on book bans, right to sue for ‘deepfake porn’ among new laws taking effect Jan. 1
More than 300 statutes will become law in the new year
Chicago utility pushes back against state oversight, asks for further rate increase
Local unions worried about safety, job implications
Advocates hail regulatory ‘earthquake’ as state slashes requested gas rate increases
State regulators slashed the rate increase request of four gas utilities.
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