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Streator service area.  Within the first 
year of ownership, Ransom residents 
and businesses gained access to clean, 
safe drinking water in compliance 
with EPA requirements, satisfying 
the consent decree, and ceasing 
distribution of bottled water. Despite 
required initial investments, Ransom 
residents saw costs decrease post-ac-
quisition. Operational efficiencies 
gained by connecting to Illinois 
American Water’s larger service area 
meant customer bills declined by 
15% for an average user. 
	
Through thoughtful, sustained 
investment, the company protects the 
customers and communities that it 
serves, supports economic growth, 
and builds the resilient infrastruc-
Members of the Illinois American Water leadership 
team, including President Rebecca Losli, Vice 
President of Operations Brian Eisenloeffel, and 
Principal, Government Dane Thull who also serves 
on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, attended the 
Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Luncheon 
in Chicago in September 2025.
ture needed to serve current and 
future generations.  With the help of 
the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, 
Illinois American Water is active in 
the State Capitol supporting policies 
that help the water industry provide 
clean, safe, and reliable water and 
wastewater services for Illinoisans. 
Dane Thull, Director of Government 
Relations for Illinois American Wa-
ter, serves on the Chamber’s Board of 
Directors. 
	
Illinois American Water is a 
solutions provider for utilities and 
communities and welcomes the 
opportunity to learn about your 
community’s water and wastewater 
needs. Contact: Chris Guy.
In September 2025, Illinois American Water welcomed a group of legislators and the Illinois 
Chamber of Commerce at the Bradley Water Treatment Plant in Champaign. Pictured: Senators 
Paul Faraci and Chapin Rose; Representatives Carol Ammons and Brandun Schweizer, as well 
as Illinois Chamber of Commerce staff, Ramiro Hernandez, Vice President of Public Policy and 
Strategy and Andrew Cunningham, Senior Director of Government Affairs with members of the 
Illinois American Water team. 

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