January 8, 2010
People Power! Take A Stand Against Rising Gas Rates
This week CUB went before state regulators to fight a proposed $131 million Peoples and North Shore Gas rate increase. Help CUB rally against a rate hike by filing an online comment (Case numbers 09-0166 and 09-0167) with state regulators, or by calling the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) at 1-800-524-0795. "It is a great hardship on people who are trying to make ends meet," one Chicago consumer said. Contribute to CUB's rate-hike defense fund to help us fight for you!


January 8, 2010
January Gas Prices Jump, But CUB Can Help You Save
It's not just the cold weather that's irking Illinois this winter. The Aurora Beacon-News reports that Nicor's natural gas prices climbed 18 cents per therm in January, up 36 percent from December. CUB has your utility's January gas prices, and our latest tool, CUB Energy Saver, will help you design a plan to save money this winter despite rising prices. Plus, Illinois residents will receive a money-saving light bulb just for trying CUB's tool. It's all part of the mission you help support!


January 4, 2010
CUB Looks Forward To Working With New ICC Chair
Gov. Pat Quinn has picked Chicago Ald. Manuel Flores to chair the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). CUB Executive Director David Kolata says Flores has been a strong voice for consumers as an alderman and the consumer group looks forward to working with him to promote consumer-friendly policy for utility customers.


December 2, 2009
You Can Still Support CUB's 25th Anniversary
CUB held it's 25th Anniversary celebration in November, but it's not too late to make a special contribution in honor of the consumer group's birthday. Join the team that works around the clock for more affordable telephone, natural gas, and electric bills. December 3, 2009
Miles Of Smiles For Miles And CUB
CUB tasted sweet success after helping Martin Miles save on his phone bill. He talked to Telecom Rights Specialist Annette Evans, and estimates his saving at between $40 and $50 a month. That's $600 a year!


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Happy Holidays!

In 2009, CUB celebrated its 25th anniversary the only way we knew how: saving you money!

Our experts slashed phone bills by millions of dollars. Plus, we protected people from hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in overcharges in individual utility disputes. “I’m going to put (CUB) on my Christmas list!” said one of those happy consumers.

So when you write up your own list, remember that CUB’s battling $1 billion in utility cases for you. Please help us protect your pocketbook!

Have a happy holiday season!