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Since its inception in 1984, the Citizens Utility Board has been blocking rate hikes and fighting for consumer protections and better service from the state’s investor-owned electric, gas and telephone companies. Since 1984, CUB has helped save Illinois consumers more than $10 billion by blocking rate hikes, winning refunds, cutting phone bills, and fighting for consumer protections in Springfield.
06/12/2026
SPREAD THE WORD about energy assistance: There's still time to apply for people who meet the income eligibility requirements for LIHEAP. Read more about LIHEAP: https://buff.ly/VLiTqNG
06/12/2026
About 38K Ameren Illinois customers without power. Be safe! Thank you to Ameren workers who are trying to get the power back on. See Ameren's outage map: https://buff.ly/iYKPSWk
06/12/2026
Thousands of ComEd customers without power. Be safe everyone. Thank you to ComEd workers who are trying to get the power back on for those customers. See ComEd's outage map: https://buff.ly/iYKPSWk
Why is ComEd's power price about 50% higher than two summers ago?
CUB Board Treasurer Steven Hall knows--it's mostly because of soaring demand from new and proposed data centers!
Standing on the steps of the State Capitol in the final days of the legislative session, Steve urged legislators to pass the POWER Act. We weren't able to get it over the finish line this time--but we're not giving up, because bills will only get higher.
Please send a message to your state legislators to pass the POWER Act, commonsense guardrails on data centers: https://buff.ly/kcm4Kej
06/12/2026
CUB can't wait to be part of this great event. Visit the CUB table for tips on cutting your energy bills during this high-priced summer! Thank you, Enlace Chicago!
06/11/2026
Stay safe, everyone! See CUB's tips on preparing for power outages: https://buff.ly/jeNyOd8 Also, stay safe and cool: https://buff.ly/5wrnD
Two areas of concern exist with storms this evening. The threat for tornadoes and destructive winds is increasing over portions of the area, mainly near/south of an Ottawa to Joliet to southern Chicago line. Storms in southern LaSalle and Livingston Counties have had a history of producing tornadoes! Farther north and west multiple waves of thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding in addition to the potential for embedded damaging wind gusts. Have multiple ways to receive warning information! Seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued for your area!
06/11/2026
6:30 pm, Monday, June 15: Join CUB's Zoe Huspen and NEST (Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force) at Naperville's Nichols Public Library (200 W. Jefferson Ave.) to learn how renters and homeowners can lower utility bills and reduce their carbon footprint. Please RSVP in advance here: https://buff.ly/FhQliUp
06/11/2026
Heading to the Spring Health Fair on the Block this Friday?
Stop by CUB's table to learn about your energy choices, ways to lower your utility bills, and programs that can help you save.
📅 June 12
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Campus, Chicago
06/10/2026
CUB's 2026 battles against Illinois American Water...
*Uncovered $54M in overcharges in its rate-hike request.
*Urged regulators to reject American Water's attempt to buy a major competitor.
Read our update: https://buff.ly/NAyT8R4 Sign our petition: https://buff.ly/BFMDPaT
06/10/2026
WARNING: Beware of bad alternative electricity supplier deals!
It's likely, even in this high-priced environment, that the utility, ComEd or Ameren, is your best bet for electricity supply.
Read CUB's warning.https://buff.ly/hp47SAP
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