Illinois could be only 5 years away from electricity shortages, higher bills, report says
It recommends state build more renewable power, transmission lines, and battery storage, and potentially delay fossil-fuel plant closings.
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Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.
Union Pacific’s plan could mean less congestion and pollution, but neighborhoods near tracks could experience more commuting delays and noise.
Energy bill gives Illinois regulators new power over rates, how electricity is generated
Regulators have signaled closing coal- and gas-fired electricity plants will likely be delayed because of looming shortages and soaring bills.
Gov. JB Pritzker set to approve energy bill boosting battery storage for renewables despite debate over costs
Democrats said moves would eventually lower electric bills in Illinois, while Republicans noted a surcharge on consumer bills would partly back battery installations.
Trump rollbacks likely to increase health disparities in Chicago’s Black and brown neighborhoods
For Englewood residents, proximity to vehicle traffic exposes them to pollutants linked to higher rates of asthma and mortality.
Illinois legislators poised to grapple with trains, insurance and the Bears
Perhaps the most significant item on legislators' veto session to-do list is whether to implement changes and secure funding to keep buses and trains around Chicago running on time.
Grain Belt Express pits Chicago businessman, politicians and farmers in power line battle
Trump canceled a loan guarantee for the transmission line, but Michael Polsky has Wall Street backers and an advantage in the prospect of soaring electricity prices.
Nuclear plant deal sets stage for AI billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg to reshape Illinois energy policy
New data centers are launching faster than power plants in a state already facing electricity shortages and higher prices.
Why did Lion Electric fail? Democrats, Canada and Lion itself all played a role.
Stalled government subsidies and expanding too fast contributed to closure of Joliet plant that made electric school buses.
En Illinois, un límite invisible determina qué tan sucia y costosa es su electricidad
Como el centro y el sur de Illinois difieren de sus homólogos del norte en la forma de producir y comprar electricidad, se están quedando rezagados en la carrera por...