Citizens Utility Board

State regulators will seek input from public on proposed rate increase. Illinois American Water, which serves 1.3 million people, is seeking a $152.4 million rate increase. Aqua Illinois, which serves 273,000 people, is seeking a $19.2 million increase.

The drop in gas rates and rise in electrical rates follow separate decisions from the Illinois Commerce Commission in late 2023. Ameren Illinois customers will notice the changes in the first billing cycle of the new year.

Consumer rights groups in Illinois are leading the opposition to proposals before the state legislature that they say could end traditional landline phone…

Several Metro East communities want to negotiate electricity supply costs for their residents and businesses.A 2009 law allows Illinois cities and…

Opponents of Ameren Illinois’ $90 million rate increase request are gearing up for a hard fight.The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and the AARP held a…