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Chicago Sun-Times: Here’s how the Citizens Utility Board has saved Illinois consumers billions (The group turned 40 this year but not everyone knows about the CUB’s role in representing ratepayers.)

November 22, 2024 Jim Chilsen Consumer Victories, Updates

By Stephanie Zimmerman Chicago Sun-Times Utility bills can be confusing, but the nonpartisan Citizens Utility Board of Illinois has helped save consumers an estimated $20 billion in blocked rate hikes and refunds over the past 40 years. Yet not everyone knows about the group’s role in representing ratepayers, says CUB’s…...

In 2024, CUB celebrates 40 years of fighting for consumers

January 12, 2024 Jim Chilsen CUB, CUB Events, Updates

Remember how bad it was before the Citizens Utility Board (CUB)? It was the spring of 1983, and Gov. “Big Jim” Thompson was in a packed theater in southern Illinois pitching a tax increase—but people were more interested in what he would do about utility bills. What he said sparked…...

Executive Director’s Report

May 21, 2019 Jennifer Updates

Because of CUB’s most valuable supporters, here’s an update on where we’re at with some key battles in Springfield. Also, we want to let you know about a special offer in honor of CUB’s 35th anniversary. 35 years ago this month, a small group of consumer advocates began challenging high…...

In 2019, CUB celebrates 35 years of fighting for consumers

January 3, 2019 Jennifer CUB, CUB Events, Updates

Remember how bad it was before the Citizens Utility Board (CUB)? It was the spring of 1983, and Gov. “Big Jim” Thompson was in a packed theater in southern Illinois pitching a tax increase—but people were more interested in what he would do about utility bills. What he said sparked…...

CUB anniversary

Chicago Sun-Times: Here’s how the Citizens Utility Board has saved Illinois consumers billions (The group turned 40 this year but not everyone knows about the CUB’s role in representing ratepayers.)

In 2024, CUB celebrates 40 years of fighting for consumers

Executive Director’s Report

In 2019, CUB celebrates 35 years of fighting for consumers

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In 2019, CUB celebrates 35 years of fighting for consumers