Day: August 4, 2023

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Illinois law subjecting ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ to civil liability

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Anti-abortion groups claim victory – for now By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A new law allowing Illinoisans to sue so-called crisis pregnancy centers under the State’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act is on hold after a federal judge late Thursday granted a preliminary injunction against it. After a...

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Representatives of Peoples Gas listen to AARP state director Philippe Largent, who requested public hearings to discuss the utility’s proposed rate increase that is pending before the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Residents, activists ask state regulators to reject utilities’ rate increases

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Top concerns include affordability, business practices, climate effects By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Members of the public railed against potential increases to the price of natural gas and electricity at two recent public hearings before a state regulatory body that has the authority to limit those rate hikes. The Illinois...

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