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Scam Alert: Fake Texts and Websites Impersonating IDOR

Be alert for fraudulent messages or websites attempting to steal your banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will never request personal or financial information via text message. To confirm official communications or contact details, always visit https://tax.illinois.gov.

FY 2026-04, Energy Assistance Charge Rate Change, Effective January 1, 2026

News – Monday, October 6, 2025

Effective January 1, 2026, pursuant to Section 13 of the Energy Assistance Act, (305 ILCS 20/13), the rates for the Energy Assistance Charge for utilities and cooperatives that served 100,000 or more Illinois customers on January 1, 2021, are changing.

See Informational Bulletin FY 2026-04, Energy Assistance Charge Rate Change, Effective January 1, 2026, for more information.