The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) stopped the biggest gas rate hike in Illinois history, cutting a proposed $314 million increase from Nicor Gas by almost 50 percent, on the heels of months of public outcry and advocacy by AARP Illinois, including 35,000 petitions signed by AARP members.
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The following statement was issued by AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent following the emergency motion filed by Peoples Gas asking the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to increase part of its Nov.16 rate case ruling.
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institutions.
AARP Illinois State Director Philippe Largent issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Commerce Commission’s decision in the Peoples Gas rate case
Five utility companies in the state have requested rate increases, saying they're needed to improve infrastructure, cover operating and maintenance costs, and comply with new state clean energy mandates. But consumer advocates argue the rate increases would hurt residents, especially older adults.
Join AARP IL on November 14, 2023, at 10:00 am CT for a special event answering your questions about solar power. We're pleased to announce that the solar team from the Citizens Utility Board will be joining us.