ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase
BOLINGBROOK, IL — August 14, 2026- After listening to the concerns of Bolingbrook residents at the Illinois Commerce Commission’s (ICC) July 14 public hearing, Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta asked the ICC to give the community another opportunity to be heard—this time requesting the commerce commissioners to be present to listen directly to the people and businesses who will be affected by the proposed Illinois American Water rate increase.
The ICC has now approved a second public hearing in Bolingbrook on Wednesday, September 16, creating what Mayor Alexander-Basta believes is a rare and important opportunity for residents and businesses to make their voices heard…