Energy
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Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and Africa
Apr 17, 2026 7:44 am - The Iran war's global energy shock is causing some nations in Asia and Africa to boost nuclear power generation and spurring atomic energy plans in non-nuclear countries on both continents.
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Illinois climate law meant to aid nuclear plants now cutting electric bills instead
Apr 13, 2026 6:10 pm - A law originally enacted to keep the state’s nuclear fleet profitable is instead giving relief to energy customers due to rising power costs and increased federal subsidi...
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Pritzker joins bipartisan group of governors pushing for data centers to pay their own electric billsApr 11, 2026 7:22 am - As data centers pop up across the U.S., demand for power is surpassing supply in some regions and solutions are costly.
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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
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Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending their war
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War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
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Wauconda starts annexation process to block solar energy facility in residential areaApr 08, 2026 6:03 pm - Wauconda has begun the process to annex 62 acres on the north side of town to block a solar energy system to be built near a residential area.
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St. Charles raises utility rates nearly 50% as city council vows to look for other revenue options
Apr 08, 2026 12:33 pm - Entering what one resident described as a “crisis,” St. Charles approved utility rate hikes that will result in bills rising by about 50% by 2029.
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When will prices come down for gas, air travel and strawberries?
Apr 08, 2026 11:12 am - The president temporarily suspended strikes on Iran, but Americans will continue paying more for an array of products because of higher energy costs.