CIPS rate hike faces opposition from Illinois group
The Illinois Association of Community Action agencies said it will formally oppose Cen tral Illinois Public Service Co. rate increase before the Commerce Commission. CIPS seeks a 26.8 percent electric raise for 305,000 customers and a 7.3 percent gas increase for 148,000 customers, potentially boosting typical electric bills by 11.40 monthly and gas bills by 3.60 monthly.
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Consumer groups challenge IP CWIP ruling appeal undecided
Consumer groups decry an appellate ruling that allows utilities to charge ratepayers for unfinished construction. They have not yet decided whether to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. The court backed CWIP in rate bases for Illinois Power Co.’s Clinton nuclear plant, despite objections that the plant was not yet used and useful.
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Springfield
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Illinois Commerce Commission
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Illinois Power Co
CWIP
Clinton
Susan Drake
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
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Miss Senn
Illinois Power
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Thompson Won’t Risk Defeat on Liquor Tax In Illinois
Gov. James R. Thompson says he will not call a special General Assembly session to pass a new liquor tax until assured of victory. He cited leadership to secure votes and expects Speaker George Ryan to eventually support the plan. The tax would raise about 15 million by June 30 and 50 million the following fiscal year.
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James R. Thompson
General Assembly
Thompson
Cook County
House
George Ryan
Kankakee
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