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Consumer advocates, utilities spar over potential energy price increases as ICC has 'unprecedented' number of pending cases

June 24, 2023 | By Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois

CHICAGO — Millions of Illinoisans could see higher energy bills next year, but the size of those increases will be determined by a state agency that has recently had its oversight powers expanded. Four gas utilities and the state’s two largest electric utilities are currently requesting authority from the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase rates.…