Energy
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ICC slashes Nicor’s proposed $314 million rate hike for suburban gas customers
Nov 20, 2025 9:21 am - The Illinois Commerce Commission slashed a proposed $314 million rate hike by suburban gas company Nicor by nearly half Wednesday.
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
Nov 17, 2025 1:57 pm - More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the U.S. economy and another political headache for President Donald Trump.
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Ukraine’s army chief visits besieged city as Zelenskyy confronts graft scandal
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Parent Petroleum building 6,000-square-foot offices in St. Charles, awarded for charitable causes
Nov 11, 2025 1:50 pm - As Parent Petroleum gears up for a new 6,000-square-foot office building in St. Charles, the city took a moment to acknowledge the business’ four decades of contribution to the community.
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‘A good deal for everyone’: Solar farm transforms Waukegan Superfund siteNov 10, 2025 7:07 pm - A long vacant federal Superfund landfill site in Waukegan has been transformed with the promise of substantial electricity cost savings for low-to-moderate income residents.
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Lawmakers OK sweeping energy reform package that governor pledges to sign
Nov 01, 2025 9:00 am - A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor’s endorsement.
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House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers
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Trump’s comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here's what to know about it
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Natural gas rate increases likely for Nicor, Ameren customers next year
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Putin deplores US sanctions as “unfriendly” as EU joins in heaping restrictions on Russia