By Amanda Vinicky, IL Public Radio
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Springfield, Ill. – Many Illinoisans already struggling to keep up with an unexpected financial hit that started in January.
Through no fault of their own, their electric bills went up - in some cases by double or even triple. And the situation is forcing more people to look for help, which is straining social service agencies.
Illinois Public Radio's Amanda Vinicky has that story.