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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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"/Resource/experience.master.resource.root.html"); ?> <style type="text/css"> .recommenationSection {font-family: Lato, sans-serif} .recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px!important; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.03em} .recommendationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:#dd1200; font-family:Lato, sans-serif; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; margin:0} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px; font-weight:700} .recommendationSection .uxdia-c-featured-tile__content-wrapper {padding: 0 0 .5em 0; margin-bottom: 1.25em; border-bottom: 1px solid #000} </style>', 'css' => '.recommendationSection h3 {font-size:30px} .recommenadationSection .js-mvc-offer-recommended-article-pack-category {color:rgb(221,18,0); font-size:12px} .recommendationSection h4 a {color:#121212; font-size:20px} ', 'script' => '', 'cache_time' => '', 'localize' => '0' ) $obj = false</pre><pre class="stack-trace">include - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 eval - APP/Lib/Modules.php(13) : eval()'d code, line 1 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 13 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates.
Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.
AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.
Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:
Bolingbrook, IL
July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.
DuPage Township
251 Canterbury Ln,
Bolingbrook, IL.
Champaign, IL
July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.
Champaign Public Library
Robeson Pavilion Room AB
200 W. Green Street
Champaign, IL.
The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:
Crystal Lake
July 29, 7-9 p.m.
McHenry County College
Luecht Auditorium
8900 US Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL.
Bourbonnais
August 1, 7-9 p.m.
Olivet Nazarine University
Wisner Auditorium
One University AVe.
Bourbonnais, IL.
This story is provided by AARP Illinois. Visit the AARP Illinois page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Older Illinoisans Say No to Higher Water and Sewer Rates</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" data-hide-credits data-hide-caption> <div class="Enhancement-item"> <div class="Carousel"> <div class="Carousel-slide last-slide"> <div class="CarouselSlide" > <div class="CarouselSlide-media"> <div class="CarouselSlide-mediaContent"> <img class="CarouselSlide" alt="" data-flickity-lazyload-src=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg data-flickity-lazyload-srcset=https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/45e4435/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/1600x900!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 2x,https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6a94d40/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/2400x1350!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg 3x src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f94442e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6046x3401+0+317/resize/800x450!/format/jpg/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fbd%2F3c%2Fe0c04eb0408caa575a63211c7215%2Fgettyimages-1211946754.jpg" > </div> </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-info"> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoTitle">Utility image </div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoDescription">Older Illinois residents oppose rate hikes from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois.</div> <div class="CarouselSlide-infoAttribution">Tassii/Getty Images</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><p>The ICC is currently considering two proposals from Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois that would raise customers’ water rates. <br><br>Before making a decision, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is providing customers like you a chance to comment on how this increase will impact you and your family.<br><br>AARP knows that water is essential for Illinois residents and that many are already struggling to pay their utility bills along with other necessities like food, medicine and housing, and we are committed to sending you the most up-to-date information about the proposed rate increase.<br><br><b>Sign up for scheduled public hearings for Illinois American Water at the links below:</b><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429e7d48a45e14fe3d1b26dd0c670ad1aee4e7de37c87db35cffe389e327821efbdc8ce5064a4d99813efd6446ca5945a639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Bolingbrook, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 22nd, 7-9:30 p.m.</b><br>DuPage Township<br>251 Canterbury Ln,<br>Bolingbrook, IL.<br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://click.email.aarp.org/?qs=8fe13a226571429eab06ef9a814b0a79e4284f409e756b6b31832b9ccaa9f7ffe25beb9be68725dd8c3904a5bf6a626ebc730b1164b92287" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b><u>Champaign, IL</u></b></a></span></span><br><br><b>July 23rd, 7-9 p.m.</b><br>Champaign Public Library<br>Robeson Pavilion Room AB<br>200 W. Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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Green Street<br>Champaign, IL.<br><br><b>The upcoming scheduled public hearings for Aqua Illinois:</b><br><br><b>Crystal Lake</b><br><br>July 29, 7-9 p.m.<br>McHenry County College<br>Luecht Auditorium<br>8900 US Highway 14<br>Crystal Lake, IL.<br><br><b>Bourbonnais</b> <br><br>August 1, 7-9 p.m.<br>Olivet Nazarine University<br>Wisner Auditorium<br>One University AVe.<br>Bourbonnais, IL. <br></p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Illinois. 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