Bolingbrook residents oppose Illinois American Water rate hike at ICC hearing

‘My pockets are empty’: Homer Glen, Bolingbrook residents speak out against Illinois American Water rate hike – Daily Southtown*

“Our residents tell us they are left with little to no choice to either reduce water consumption to a barebones minimum or move away from the village because of the water and sewer rates,” said Homer Glen Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike. “How could this possibly be America?”

Bolingbrook residents oppose Illinois American Water rate hike at ICC hearing

Illinois American Water is seeking a significant rate increase to help pay for infrastructure improvements, but the proposal is drawing strong opposition from customers who say they cannot afford higher bills.