https://www.wcbu.org/tags/american-water American Water en-US Copyright Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:48 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-06-09/watchdog-uncovers-50-million-in-overcharges-in-illinois-american-waters-proposed-rate-hike John C. Griffith, CEO of American Water Works took home more than $7 million in 2025. Now, the Citizens Utility Board said its subsidiary, Illinois American Water is trying to overcharge Illinois customers by more than $50 million through a rate hike request before state regulators. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:48 GMT https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2026-06-09/watchdog-uncovers-50-million-in-overcharges-in-illinois-american-waters-proposed-rate-hike Molly Hughes