1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (843+ words) CHICAGO " When Illinoisians look to power their homes, they are faced with what can be an intimidating landscape of energy providers. That includes the major energy utilities " Commonwealth Edison, Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas " but also smaller, alternative…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (350+ words) Illinois American Water is seeking a rate increase to pay for more than a half-billion dollars in planned infrastructure improvements. But a statewide consumer watchdog group calls the potential hike "outrageous" and vows to fight it. On Tuesday, the water…...

11+ mon, 12+ hour ago  (1325+ words) Gas utilities seek to increase rates by $7 to $10 per month next year. Natural gas customers in the Chicago suburbs and downstate Illinois are likely to see an increase in their monthly bills next year, but it's up to state regulators…...