ICC approves Illinois American Water Co.'s rate increase

SPRINGFIELD – As expected, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a 47.2 percent overall water rate increase Wednesday for customers in the Illinois American Water Co.'s Champaign district.

The rate increase should go into effect in about a week. The Champaign district includes Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, St. Joseph, Bondville, Pesotum and some unincorporated areas.

 

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