Day: August 4, 2023

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

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.

Residents, activists ask state regulators to reject utilities’ rate increases

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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