On Thursday, December 5, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a $110 million rate hike for Illinois American Water, about 28 percent less than the $152.4 million increase the company originally proposed. It is not immediately known how the smaller rate hike the ICC granted Illinois American would impact bills.
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), while relieved Illinois American Water did not get the rate hike it wanted, is disappointed that the company still received a significant increase. The CUB continues to push to reform water privatization laws and will continue to fight in Springfield.
Upon hearing the ICC's decision, the Village of Homer Glen is investigating what additional measures are available to continue to battle against rate hikes by this for-profit company.
Here are more ways to take action against the rate-hikes.
Sign the CUB's petition against IAW's increase - Click Here File a public comment against IAW's increase with the ICC - Click Here