MARCH 2026 11 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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