Some taxes are going up, along with utility rates.
"Utilities are a necessity. We all need to keep the lights on. We all need to keep our homes safe and warm," said Jim Chilsen, with the Citizens Utility Board.
While Nicor's rate hike went into effect late last year, ComEd's starts Thursday. It's one that doesn't sit right with watchdog organizations like the Citizens Utility Board.
"The big reason electricity prices are up, supply prices. It's because of increased energy demand caused by data centers," Chilsen said.
As if grocery bills weren't high enough, in Chicago those opting to buy checkout bags will have to fork over some extra cash.
The cost of each bag is going up from 10 to 15 cents.
Rideshare users will also see increased costs, as the city tacks on an additional $1.50 for every ride that includes either a pickup or a drop-off within the city's newly defined congestion zone.
A six pack or bottle of wine at the grocery store will cost more, too.
Starting March 1, a 1.5% tax will be added to all liquor purchases meant for off-site consumption.
Heading into Indiana?
In 2026, it will cost $8.10 cents to cross the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge. That's a 30-cent increase from last year.
That's to say nothing of increased insurance premiums hitting some Illinois homeowners.
Allstate clients will be paying nearly 9% more on average. It comes after State Farm's whopping 27% hike last summer.
And then there is the biggest and most consequential increase of all.
Health insurance premiums for Get Covered Illinois are skyrocketing to an average 78% more per month unless Congress acts.
Low-income residents can apply for discounts on their utility bills.