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utilities

New bill will cap utility payments for poor

The bill will also help gas companies reduce the amount of energy they use, and provide consumer financing for energy efficient appliances.

2 years ago | Samantha Liss

Aldermen take aim at Peoples Gas credit policy

Peoples Gas customers who owe more than $100 and are more than 60 days late on a payment are reported to a credit agency. That can make it hard for them to get a mortgage or car loan.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

ComEd report highlights South Side problems

ComEd reported that its reliability in delivering electricity to Chicagoans continues to improve. Meanwhile, aldermen worry about the prevalence of trouble spots in South Side wards.

over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar