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AARP Wants Governor to Reform
Older Illinoisans are making another push to try to hold down the cost of their utilities. AARP and some lawmakers from Ameren's large Downstate service territory want to keep the pressure on Gov. Pat Quinn to restructure the Illinois Commerce Commission.

State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) says it's easy for his constituents to stop him in the grocery store to complain about state government, but nobody from areas served by Ameren sits on the ICC.

What's more, the ICC is preparing to consider a rate increase request from Ameren. AARP volunteer Dean Clough of Springfield says utilities take up to a quarter of a senior's expenses. "Utility bills can break a family's budget," he says.

(Illinois Radio Network)
11 09 09 by Newsroom
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