Illinois Commerce Commission

Economy & Business

Advocates hail Illinois' regulatory ‘earthquake’ as state slashes requested gas rate increases

Andrew Adams

With company profits cut, low-income customers in Illinois are set to receive new discounts on the utilities.

The proposed map shows the Illinois portion of the now-canceled Navigator Heartland Greenway pipeline.

Health, Science & Environment

Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback

Andrew Adams

Other projects are still on the table as advocates, industry groups debate regulatory reform

The newest area code coming to southern Illinois — 730 — has been 22 years in the making. The Illinois Commerce Commission reserved the 730 area code in October 2000 and held off on implementing it until July 2023.

Economy & Business

Starting in July, new phone numbers in the Metro East could have 730 area code

Will Bauer

The new area code has been 22 years in the making. The Illinois Commerce Commission reserved the 730 area code in October 2000. The government agency held off on implementing it until July 2023.

Clean Energy Advocates Allege Ameren Illinois Ended Solar Credit Program Too Early

Hannah Meisel

Clean energy advocates are crying foul after Ameren Illinois ended its solar credit program for new solar customers earlier this month, even after state...