The 12% is the average increase in ComEd bills from June 1, 2026, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, May 13, 2026. The kilowatt-hours are part of the game, not a bill estimate.
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You can't turn off the price. In northern Illinois, ComEd bills went up about 12% on June 1, 2026. Same house, same habits, bigger bill.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times, May 13, 2026. Visiting from up north? That's your utility. Logan County is served by Ameren; this game uses the ComEd number because it is the one with a published figure.
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