Written by David E. Smith
Illinoisans are about to feel another hit to their wallets—this time in the name of “clean” energy.
Gov. JB Pritzker and his Democratic supermajorities have pursued the unrealistic goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045 with little regard for cost or reliability. What lawmakers failed to disclose when they passed Illinois’ original clean-energy law is now painfully hitting home with no relief in sight. These foolish policies will cost taxpayers billions.… Continue Reading
Tags: 2025 Resource Adequacy Study, battery storage systems, Chris Miller, Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, Commerce Commission, CRGA, electricity prices, Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Freedom Caucus, Illinois Power Agency, Ted Dabrowski
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
January 22, 2026 6:00 AM |
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Written by Christine Misner
Could Mike Madigan’s luck have finally run out? That’s what many in Illinois are wondering as news of a federal investigation into a bribery scheme linked to the longtime Democrat and Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives have revealed. Calls for him to resign are starting to come from around Illinois. Plus, court records are showing that the scandal may have a link to fellow Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker.… Continue Reading
Tags: Carrie Zalewski, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago’s Daily Herald, ComEd, Commonwealth Edison, Democratic Party of Illinois, Effingham Daily News, Illinois Commerce Commission, Illinois Republican Party, Illinois Tollway, J. B. Pritzker, John Hooker, Jose Alavarez, Michael McClain, Michael Zalewski, Mike Madigan, Peoples Gas, Public Official A, State Journal-Register, Tim Schneider, Will Evan
Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
July 25, 2020 4:00 AM |
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