Illinois American Water wants to hike rates by $140 million—consumer advocates say it’s greed, not need, since the parent company made over a billion dollars in profits. They’re pushing for a 38% cut to save customers millions, arguing the money is being used for executive bonuses and a bogus low-use forecast. Plus, the company’s trying to merge with Aqua Illinois, raising red flags about monopolies and worse service. Advocates want shareholders to pay more, not customers, and warn this is part of a nationwide trend where utilities are charging more while service suffers. The Illinois Commerce Commission must step up—or everyday people will pay the price.
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