That hike would be just over $308 million.
If approved, it would raise the average person's bill by about $7.50 each month.
On Tuesday, the board called the proposal a "money-grab meant to benefit shareholders to the detriment of customers."
The Illinois Commerce Commission would still need to approve any rate increases.
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