Illinois American Water seeks rate hike that would add $24 a month to average bill – Daily Herald*

Illinois American Water is one of just two private water utilities in the state, providing water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million customers. While consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board says the potential hike is “excessive and severe,” the utility said the rate increase request reflects $557 million in water and wastewater system investments to be made through 2025.