by COFI Admin | Aug 20, 2025 | Stepping Out of Poverty, Utilities
COFI-trained parents in POWER-PAC IL, along with our partners at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and Legal Action Chicago, just won a huge victory for downstate Illinois Ameren Electric customers! On Aug. 7, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced...
by Jacqui Guillen | Aug 10, 2025 | Stepping Out of Poverty, Utilities
Elgin Leaders Susana, Esther, and Erika attended the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) public forum on August 7 to say “No!” to more gas rate increases. The forum focused on Nicor’s proposed gas rate increase. All three shared powerful testimonies during...
by Jacqui Guillen | Jul 16, 2025 | Stepping Out of Poverty, Utilities
Chicago Parent Leader Sherita Hamlin and other COFI-trained parents are calling on lawmakers to create stronger oversight for utility companies that constantly seek rate increases. They are also worried about federal funding for programs like Low Income Home Energy...
by Jacqui Guillen | Dec 5, 2023 | POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty, Utilities
On Dec. 4, the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned COFI for its role in winning a major utility victory for Illinois families! On Nov. 16, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved recommendations from COFI/POWER-PAC IL, the National Consumer Law Center, and Legal Aid...
by Jacqui Guillen | Nov 30, 2023 | POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty, Utilities
A huge congratulations to POWER-PAC IL’s Stepping Out of Poverty Campaign for organizing and calling out the outlandish rate hike proposals from Peoples Gas, Ameren, and Nicor for nearly a year! On Nov. 16, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) significantly reduced...
by Jacqui Guillen | Oct 12, 2023 | In the Media, POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty, Utilities
Peoples Gas asked the ICC (Illinois Commerce Commission) to approve a record rate hike, but the increase would harm families struggling to keep up with rising gas bills. POWER-PAC IL Co-President Donna Carpenter explains to CBS Chicago why a rate hike is...
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