Many Northern Illinois households opened their January–February 2026 power bills to find a sudden jump in monthly charges, in some cases $10 to $15 more than usual.

We want customers to be aware that seasonal weather plays a significant role in energy use,” a company spokesperson said.

Madison Wolf, who lives in the Hembstead neighborhood in southeast Charlotte, said her most recent gas bill was about $600 — up from $400 the month prior and around $350 last winter. Wolf said she ...

The Ohio Ethics Commission's executive director said a former top state utility regulator did not include income from FirstEnergy in disclosures.

A packed crowd gathered at the Sulphur Springs Community Center in Camden on Thursday night, with many residents focused on one issue: rising utility bills.