Illinois approves reduced $82 million Nicor rate hike

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Oct 16, 20260:29News & Politics

Illinois regulators approved an approximately $82 million increase in Nicor Gas delivery rates Thursday, reducing the utility’s original request by nearly two-thirds.

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