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Lisa Hernandez Legislation Lowering Energy Costs Signed into Law
» Lisa Hernandez Legislation Lowering Energy Costs Signed into Law
JOLIET, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, to lower energy costs, expand availability of cheap, renewable energy and make more Illinoisans eligible for...
ilhousedems.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Lisa Hernandez Legislation Lowering Energy Costs Signed into Law
Bailey targets electric bills - government waste
Bailey targets affordability, cutting government waste in 'Blueprint for Illinois'
On Thursday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey put out what he calls his "Blueprint for Illinois."
www.wandtv.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Bailey targets electric bills - government waste
Opinion: Illinois just stepped up for clean, affordable energy
Opinion: Illinois just stepped up for clean, affordable energy — and economic prosperity
Through CRGA, Illinois has reasserted itself as a dominant and leading force in building a clean, affordable, and equitable power grid.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Opinion: Illinois just stepped up for clean, affordable energy
U.S. job cuts fell in December but rose overall in 2025, report says | ChicagoLIVE
U.S. job cuts fell in December but rose overall in 2025, report says | ChicagoLIVE | FOX 32 Chicago
A new report shows U.S. employers announced fewer layoffs in December, even as total job cuts for 2025 climbed to their highest level since 2020.
www.fox32chicago.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:50 PM
U.S. job cuts fell in December but rose overall in 2025, report says | ChicagoLIVE
Pritzker blasts Trump, calls for Kristi Noem to resign during Illinois energy bill signing
Pritzker blasts Trump, calls for Kristi Noem to resign during Illinois energy bill signing
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a bill-signing event at Joliet Junior College.- - - - - - ...
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Pritzker blasts Trump, calls for Kristi Noem to resign during Illinois energy bill signing
New Illinois energy law aims to cut electric costs | ChicagoLIVE
New Illinois energy law aims to cut electric costs | ChicagoLIVE | FOX 32 Chicago
State officials say the newly signed Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act could deliver billions in long-term energy savings.
www.fox32chicago.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
New Illinois energy law aims to cut electric costs | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois needs a Burnham Plan: opinion | Crain's Chicago Business
Opinion: Illinois needs a Burnham Plan
Illinois is the hub of the Midwest and well positioned to become the linchpin of the nation, if it can actually do some long-term thinking.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Illinois needs a Burnham Plan: opinion | Crain's Chicago Business
Krishnamoorthi leads in wide-open Illinois Senate Democratic primary: Poll - The Hill
Krishnamoorthi leads in wide-open Illinois Senate Democratic primary: Poll
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is leading in a wide-open Illinois Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), new polling shows. A new Emerson College Polling/WGN-TV survey…
thehill.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Krishnamoorthi leads in wide-open Illinois Senate Democratic primary: Poll - The Hill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs clean energy bill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs clean energy bill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a major bill to address energy costs while adding clean energy to the grid.
www.cbsnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs clean energy bill
New Year Relief: New Funds Available for Ameren Customers - PR Newswire
New Year Relief: New Funds Available for Ameren Customers
/PRNewswire/ -- Ameren is reminding residential customers across Missouri and Illinois that a wide range of resources remain available to support qualifying...
www.prnewswire.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
New Year Relief: New Funds Available for Ameren Customers - PR Newswire
Rather than protecting Illinois River Watershed, Oklahoma lawmakers have allowed it to be exploited
Rather than protecting Illinois River Watershed, Oklahoma lawmakers have allowed it to be exploited • Oklahoma Voice
Rather than taking steps to reign in the clout of the growing poultry industry and protect the public, Oklahoma lawmakers have chosen to further deregulate and shield it from legal attacks.
oklahomavoice.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Rather than protecting Illinois River Watershed, Oklahoma lawmakers have allowed it to be exploited
Q&A: Prof. Heather Pinkett on representation, mentorship, building community in STEM
Northwestern Prof. Heather Pinkett talks representation in STEM
Molecular biosciences Prof. Heather Pinkett has been the only Black faculty member in her department for the past 12 years. After studying biochemistry at Connecticut College, Pinkett developed a passion...
dailynorthwestern.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Q&A: Prof. Heather Pinkett on representation, mentorship, building community in STEM
Build systems for equitable AI growth - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news ...
Build systems for equitable AI growth - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Artificial intelligence continues to spark a robust debate in our society, but all can agree it is a technology with true staying power. This is why it is essential for Illinois and the United States...
www.illinoistimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Build systems for equitable AI growth - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news ...
Pritzker to sign clean energy bill lifting moratorium on new nuclear plants, adding battery storage
Pritzker to sign clean energy bill lifting moratorium on new nuclear plants, adding battery storage
Governor JB Pritzker will sign a bill Thursday that lifts the state's moratorium on new nuclear power plants.
abc7chicago.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Pritzker to sign clean energy bill lifting moratorium on new nuclear plants, adding battery storage
Pivot Energy and Tapestry, Inc. Announce Completion of Three Illinois Community Solar Projects
Pivot Energy and Tapestry, Inc. Announce Completion of Three Illinois Community Solar Projects
/PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Energy, a leading national renewable energy provider and independent power producer, and Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a global house of...
www.prnewswire.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Pivot Energy and Tapestry, Inc. Announce Completion of Three Illinois Community Solar Projects
Pritzker to sign clean energy bill lifting moratorium on new nuclear plants, adding battery storage
Pritzker to sign clean energy bill lifting moratorium on new nuclear plants, adding battery storage
Governor JB Pritzker will sign a bill Thursday that lifts the state's moratorium on new nuclear power plants.
abc7chicago.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Pritzker to sign clean energy bill lifting moratorium on new nuclear plants, adding battery storage
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, January 8, 2026
What: Governor Pritzker will sign the Clean and Reliable Grid Act, a landmark piece of legislation for clean, affordable energy in Illinois.
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Public Steps Forward to Assist Families With Gas Bills in Response to Peoples Energy's 'Gift ...
Public Steps Forward to Assist Families With Gas Bills in Response to Peoples Energy's 'Gift of Warmth' Program
<p class="simple-format">CHICAGO, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a show of community spirit and giving, people from around the country have stepped up to assist struggling Chicagoans restore heat...
csrwire.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Public Steps Forward to Assist Families With Gas Bills in Response to Peoples Energy's 'Gift ...
Economics and energy take center stage in this year’s 13th congressional district campaigns
Economics and energy take center stage in this year's 13th congressional district campaigns - IPM Newsroom
Representative Nikki Budzinski (D) is seeking a third term in Illinois' 13th congressional district, which stretches from Champaign-Urbana to East St. Louis. But she faces several challengers from the...
ipmnewsroom.org
January 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Economics and energy take center stage in this year’s 13th congressional district campaigns
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, January 8, 2026
What: Governor Pritzker will sign the Clean and Reliable Grid Act, a landmark piece of legislation for clean, affordable energy in Illinois.
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Daily Public Schedule: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body
Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body
Peoples Gas on Monday filed a $202.3 million rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, sparking public outcry and protests from consumer advocates. The increase, which the company estim...
www.dailyherald.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body
Report warns of future energy shortfalls - Republic-Times | News
Report warns of future energy shortfalls - Republic-Times | News
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise…
www.republictimes.net
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Report warns of future energy shortfalls - Republic-Times | News
ENGIE and Ampion Partner to Bring Clean Energy to Illinois Homes - Yahoo
ENGIE and Ampion Partner to Bring Clean Energy to Illinois Homes
ENGIE and Ampion have launched two new community solar farms in Knox County, Illinois, offering hundreds of residents and businesses access to clean electricity and utility bill savings, with a special...
www.yahoo.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
ENGIE and Ampion Partner to Bring Clean Energy to Illinois Homes - Yahoo
Illinois Employment Law Update For 2026 - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations - Mondaq
Illinois Employment Law Update For 2026
The Illinois State Legislature wrapped up another busy year enacting and amending a wide range of employment laws. This alert provides an overview of what Illinois employers...
www.mondaq.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Illinois Employment Law Update For 2026 - Employee Rights/ Labour Relations - Mondaq
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January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
WINDExchange | Department of Energy