Illinois electric bills jumped 15% in 2025, congressional report finds – CBS2 (Chicago)

"Illinois consumers have been feeling these numbers all year," said Jim Chilsen, spokesman for the Citizens Utility Board, a nonpartisan nonprofit utility watchdog group. "And the big problem is, right now, everyday consumers are paying for those energy costs for data centers."
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mqyl
6 months ago

Not to worry. The feds say the 2025 inflation rate is 3.0 percent. That means prices for other items you’re buying or using have dropped; you know, items like groceries and insurance. Now, do you feel better?

Hello, Indiana!
6 months ago

Wait until the battery storage surcharges kick in. Funny how a corrupt outfit like Com Ed is getting it their way. Madigan was only but a piece of the puzzle. A large piece, but as we can see the grift rolls on without him.

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