Commerce Commission Taps First Black Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Commerce Commission has named its first male Black executive director. Michael Merchant started his position with the state regulatory agency on Tuesday. He replaces Christy George, who joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration as first assistant deputy governor for budget and economy. Merchant is responsible for supervising approximately 200 commission employees and […]
Starting Saturday, Local Calls Made In 217 Area Code Will Require 10-Digit Dialing
Beginning February 27, Illinois residents who live in the 217 area code will need to dial a full 10-digit number when making local calls. The area code…
Clean Energy Advocates Allege Ameren Ended Solar Credit Program Too Early
Clean energy advocates are crying foul after Ameren Illinois ended its solar credit program for new solar customers earlier this month, even after state…
Pritzker Again Defends High School Sports Decision, Touts Testing Capacity
After weekend protests against postponing many fall high school sports, Gov. JB Pritzker again defended the decision.
Illinois Utilities Extend Shutoff Moratorium Through August
URBANA – A moratorium on utility shutoffs in Illinois expired last Sunday. But with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, several utilities have volunteered to extend the moratorium for another month. The Illinois Commerce Commission says utilities that agreed to the extension include Ameren Illinois, Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois. All of those serve customers in […]