{"id":"tp-51824","type":"article-newspaper","title":"Illinois Approves American Water-Essential Utilities Merger","author":"John Kim","publisher":"TOKENPOST Inc.","url":"https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/51824","datePublished":"2026-11-08T21:29:43.000Z","dateModified":"2026-11-08T21:29:43.000Z","language":"en","abstract":"The companies announced the Illinois Commerce Commission’s approval Friday, marking the deal’s fourth regulatory clearance.","section":"Business","references":[{"title":"previous merger outlook","url":"https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/43858"}]}