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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.
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.