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Electricity crisis looms in Illinois amid plant closures

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State Representative Amy Elik (IL) | Representative Amy Elik (R) 111th District

State Representative Amy Elik (IL) | Representative Amy Elik (R) 111th District

Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years due to environmental rules and market conditions. The growth in renewable power facilities such as wind and solar isn’t making up enough of the difference.

"Editorial: Springfield sleeps while an electricity crisis looms (chicagotribune.com)"

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