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Governor Pritzker signs energy bill tackling rising electricity costs

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brian Sapp
Published January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM CST
Governor JB Pritzker signs the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act.
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Governor JB Pritzker signs the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act.

Governor JB Pritzker Signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act Thursday. The governor says the bill will allow the state to produce more electricity and lower prices for Illinoisans.

WSIU'S Brian Sapp reports on the reaction to the new bill.
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Brian Sapp joined the WSIU News team in January 2025. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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