Rockford Sun

Syverson and Senate Republicans 'seeking to address Illinois’ energy problems'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 2, 2022

In recent months, inflation has been driving up the cost of everyday goods and services, including electricity bills.

Keicher reacts as watchdog steps down: 'Democrats continued to block an ethics reform package'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 24, 2021

State Rep. (R-Sycamore) Jeff Keicher has expressed alarm over the resignation of Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope.

Retirement of Exelon Generation's two Illinois stations is leaving residents, officials to scramble

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 8, 2020

In an August press release, Exelon Generation announced the company's plans to retire the two Illinois nuclear plants Byron Generating Station and Dresden Generating Station in the fall of 2021. The combined loss will be of four nuclear energy units responsible for supplying clean energy to millions of Illinois homes, and thousands of jobs as both plants serve as important jobs-producers in their respective regions.