Illinois lawmakers and CUB urge state regulators to reject proposed $152.4M and $19.2M water rate hikes by Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois, which would raise monthly bills by $30.

Illinois lawmakers and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are urging state regulators to reject proposed water rate hikes of $152.4 million by Illinois American Water and $19.2 million by Aqua Illinois. The rate increases would raise monthly bills by an average of $30 for consumers. State lawmakers from both parties have joined the CUB to call for legislative reforms to curb water rates for customers of the state's two private water utilities.