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Pioneering Ideas in Business and Science
In 1910 a northern Illinois utility replaced many stations with a single plant cutting costs and expanding service to 319 communities. The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois grew into a wider network, lowering rates and proving pioneering can reshape daily life with home appliances, refrigerators, air conditioning, and reliable warranties guiding customers.
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Public Service Company
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