Illinois residents blast proposed $142 million water rate hike: 'I bathe twice a week now'

Illinois residents blast proposed $142 million water rate hike: 'I bathe twice a week now'

Illinois American Water's plan to raise rates by $142 million is meeting sharp backlash in Illinois, where some customers say they are already cutting basic household routines to manage utility costs. During a public hearing in Bolingbrook, residents said the company's latest request could make water harder for families, seniors, and other households already under financial strain to afford. What happened? Tuesday's Illinois Commerce Commission …