Illinois cities move to cut ties with a massive coal plant

February 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Across Illinois, dozens of communities are locked into contracts to buy power from the state’s biggest coal plant for decades to come. But two cities in search of cheaper, cleaner energy want out. The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, a nonprofit that procures power for 32 municipal electric utilities, has been…

Across Illinois, dozens of communities are locked into contracts to buy power from the state’s biggest coal plant for decades to come. But two cities in search of cheaper, cleaner energy want out. The Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, a nonprofit that procures power for 32 municipal electric utilities, has been…

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