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State regulators pull plug on $1.5 billion rate hike sought by ComEd

A split decision from the Illinois Commerce Commission sends ComEd back to the drawing board for a plan that lines up with a clean energy law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker — and it means Chicagoans will see much smaller electric bill increases than expected in the new year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Broader Market Settles Higher on Fed’s Dovish Pivot

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.15%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed, with the S&P 500...

Barchart · Dec 14, 2023

Supreme Court review of Indiana case could affect guilty verdicts in ComEd bribery trial, lawyers say

The dispute is whether a federal bribery statute criminalizes only bribery, as opposed to also criminalizing so-called gratuities or rewards.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

‘Life’ at stake? Ominous prediction made as sentencing hearings loom in ComEd bribery case

It’s a sign of how serious all sides are taking the sentencing of Madigan confidant Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and onetime City Club President Jay Doherty.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

‘Facts and common sense’: Chicago’s corruption jurors reflect on past trials as Ed Burke’s case nears

Thirty-six people have served as jurors this year in three high-profile corruption trials at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. Here’s what they have to say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

What do recent Illinois corruption trials have in common? State Rep. Bob Rita as a witness.

Still unknown is whether the Blue Island Democrat will be called to testify at the upcoming trial of his longtime ally, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 13, 2023

Loop parking garages to add 300 EV charging stations with help from ComEd

Millennium Garages plans to have 300 chargers in its downtown parking decks by 2026 to meet the growth in electric vehicle ownership in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

Illinois sues alternate electric supplier for ‘deceptive’ tactics that may have cost residents $15 million

The 50-page complaint filed Sept. 29 listed out instances in which some customers had their energy costs tripled; on average, the company’s rates were nearly double those offered by ComEd in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

Afternoon Edition: With migrant care falling to volunteers, calls for help grow

Plus: Chicago Ford plant workers join strike, six things to do this weekend and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore hit with SEC fraud charges for corrupt pursuit of ‘clout’

The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed charges against Exelon and ComEd, but their charges will be settled for $46.2 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023