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Illinois judge nixes utility power play to avoid competition
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (184+ words) By Niina H. Farah | 12/23/2025 06:34 AM EST A state court ruled that Ameren Illinois could not bypass competitive bidding to construct two planned transmission lines in the state. Ameren Illinois had sought to build two 765-kilovolt transmission lines approved by the board…...
Insurance industry helps block Illinois premium controls
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) By Saqib Rahim | 11/03/2025 06:09 AM EST The Illinois Legislature defeated a proposal aimed a minimizing property insurance premiums by strengthening state oversight of rates. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker urged the state Legislature to strengthen insurance regulation. The Legislature defeated a bill…...
Illinois legislators push for major boost in energy storage
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) A Democratic bill would direct the state to store as much power as California by 2035 to help mitigate rising demand. POLITICO'S Loyalty Bridge Access: Free 3-month Subscription for Former Subscribing Government Professionals. Learn more 7-DAY UNLIMITED ACCESS FREE TRIAL By…...
Illinois aims to shore up renewables program
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) Legislation awaiting action from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) would boost the state's lagging renewable energy supply by making it easier for utilities to pass along unexpected costs to ratepayers. By Adam Aton | 01/14/2025 06:11 AM EST The state is less than halfway…...