The Illinois Power Agency, which manages Illinois’ electricity market and oversees renewable energy procurement in the state, conducted an analysis of the bill. The agency found that while the programs in the proposal will increase customer bills slightly, those increases will be entirely offset by 2029.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill on Oct. 29 that would help build 3 GW of utility-scale battery storage in the state, according to

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Democrats passed a massive clean energy bill Wednesday night. The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act could help Illinois build 3 gigawatts of utility scale battery storage, covering roughly 9% of the state's peak energy use.

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.30.25: House hopeful Kat Abughazaleh indicted in Illinois Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that modifies the Clean Slate Act to automatically seal the criminal records of nonviolent offenders.

Current and former state lawmakers, constitutional officers, state's attorneys, public defenders, and election officials would all have their personal information protected under the bill.

State Sen. Willie Preston, who serves as chair of the Illinois Senate Black Caucus, said he'll oppose any new map that dilutes Black representation.

Nearly 2 million Illinois residents depend on SNAP to help pay for groceries. As the government shutdown continues, they’re scrambling to find other ways to feed their families.