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Illinois homeowners to be hit with another rate hike from State Farm
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (221+ words) October 6, 2026 / 10:43 AM CDT / CBS Chicago State Farm is hitting Illinois homeowners with another rate hike. The insurance company said severe weather trends are forcing it to raise rates by 8% this fall. The increase went into effect for new policies on…...
ComEd Energizes State-of-the-Art Grocery Distribution Center in Illinois
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (287+ words) New ComEd Substation marks a key step toward continued growth in the region, powering Walmart's future Belvidere facility This high-voltage substation provides essential infrastructure and reliable power to enable the 1.2 million square-foot facility's equipment and associates to rapidly process and…...
Jobs, tax benefits and backlash: Report sheds light on data centers in Illinois
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (1323+ words) A new study predicts data centers expected to be built in Illinois over the next decade would create thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new property tax revenue. But many are skeptical the touted benefits will live up…...
Gov. JB Pritzker assembling Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet to assess AI threats
2+ week, 2+ day ago (523+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the signing of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act in the Loop July 6. Gov. JB Pritzker is convening a panel of experts to advise state officials on the potential threats of artificial intelligence as…...
Illinois lands 600 MW of battery storage in first auction, despite missing its target
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (680+ words) Illinois is one step closer to a cleaner, more resilient power system after its first state-mandated battery auction secured 600 megawatts of storage. The amount was below what regulators wanted, but it still gives Illinois a significant boost in a fast-growing…...