Illinois Commerce Commission

New 861 area code coming to the 309 region

— February 19, 2023

Starting on Friday, Feb. 24, customers in the 309 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 861 area code when they request new service or an additional line, based…

ICC offers consumers winter energy savings tips
— December 19, 2022

The war on Ukraine and supply chain constraints are key drivers of rising energy costs globally and here in Illinois. To keep your home warm this winter and save money by reducing energy…
Inside the federal indictment of the state’s former speaker
— March 4, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – In a 106-page, 22-count indictment, federal prosecutors painted a picture of former House Speaker Michael Madigan as the leader, along with a longtime confidante, of…
Inside the state’s plan for electrifying the transportation sector
— November 28, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – With a pair of major policy victories in hand, Gov. J.B. Pritzker traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, at the beginning of…
Report: State energy laws created ‘profit machine’ for ComEd
— December 2, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — State energy laws passed in 2011 and 2013 allowed Commonwealth Edison to earn huge profits while the utility giant failed to fulfill its promise of consumer savings…

State agencies busy as move to electric vehicles shifts into high gear
— August 8, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Ten months after Illinois lawmakers passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act which set a goal of putting 1 million electric vehicles on state roads by the end of the…
ICC announces new area code for 309 region
— November 30, 2021

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced it is adding the 861 area code to counties and municipalities presently served by the 309 area code. The 861 area code will “overlay”…
Pritzker unveils major energy overhaul plan
— April 30, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office unveiled a 900-page energy overhaul bill Wednesday, April 28 accelerating a yearslong negotiating process which advocates hope will end…