Thirty-eight alderpersons and state legislators representing Chicago sent a letter to state regulators Tuesday opposing the Peoples Gas rate hike. (Read a PDF of this news release.) The letter calls on the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to “oppose Peoples Gas’ proposed rate hike, reject its request for an excessive profit…...
Illinois Attorney General announces settlement to Nicor Gas rate case
Nicor Gas’ rate-hike request would be reduced by 63 percent, including a $6 decrease in the monthly customer charge, under a settlement negotiated by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The settlement, which was announced Sept. 9, still requires Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approval. Here are some details on its provisions:…...
CUB’s money-saving events: September 2026
CUB’s Outreach team travels across the state to staff free events giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating them on how clean energy can cut their utility bills and helping people protect themselves from scams and rip-offs.We hope to see you at an event soon! 11:00 a.m. –…...
CUB’s report on gas market volatility: August 2026
Gas prices for four of Illinois’ 9 major utilities were up from a year ago, led by Liberty Utilities, which is charging a whopping 95 cents per therm supply rate, according to a CUB review of August gas prices. Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month…...
CUB urges North Shore Gas customers to speak out as watchdog finds millions in overcharges in proposed rate hike
North Shore Gas’ proposed $14.4 million rate hike includes padded profit margins, excessive executive bonuses and overstated cost estimates and should be cut by about 55 percent, at least, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Thursday. (Read CUB’s news release.) CUB has filed expert testimony with the Illinois Commerce Commission…...
CUB’s money-saving events in August
CUB’s Outreach team travels across the state to staff free events giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating them on how clean energy can cut their utility bills and helping people protect themselves from scams and rip-offs. Summer is in full swing, and CUB can help you learn…...
CUB’s report on gas market volatility: July 2026
While five major gas utilities in Illinois reported lower prices compared with last July, several are charging higher supply rates—including Liberty Utilities and Consumers Gas, which are charging a whopping $1.03 per therm and $1.83 per therm this month, respectively, according to a CUB review of gas supply prices. Illinois…...
