NEW: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office accepted gifts including jewelry, handbags and alcohol “on behalf of the city” without public reporting, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg reports. igchicago.org/2025/01/29/may…

Oral argument in the investigation of the Peoples Gas pipe replacement program is about to start. Tune in here icc.illinois.gov/about/media

It's been an honor serving as your @CFPB Director. Every day, Americans from across the country shared their ideas and experiences with us. You helped us hold powerful companies & their executives accountable for breaking the law, and you made our work better. Thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Consumer and environmental advocates are backing a state proposal —The Ratepayer Protection Act (HB419) — that would force Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. to rein in the replacement of gas delivery pipelines, arguing that unnecessary utility investments have sent bills skyrocketing

Rest in peace, Tuyet. She will be missed 💜

Madigan guilty conspiracy

Michael Madigan guilty on 10 counts related to ComEd and efforts to secure a state board seat for Danny Solis. Not guilty or no verdict on the racketeering conspiracy count, the apartment project, Chinatown and AT&T.

On same day Mike Madigan convicted, ComEd announced $1 billion + in profits pirg.org/illinois/updat…

BGE just reported its annual profits for 2024: $527 million, an increase of $42 million from 2023 - all while customers are facing unaffordable delivery bills and record-breaking turnoffs.

It's time for a better approach to Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/20…

Regulators rein in Peoples Gas pipe replacement program pirg.org/illinois/media…

Maryland legislature makes groundbreaking changes to utility regulation, lowering energy costs Maryland PIRG pirg.org/maryland/media…

In a massive victory for Marylanders, the legislature just made groundbreaking changes to utility regulation. By reining in wasteful spending by BGE and other utilities, new consumer protections will save hundreds of millions of dollars. pirg.org/maryland/media…

It’s time to remove unnecessary barriers so more Illinoisans can access the benefits of #solar power. Illinois PIRG Environment Illinois #morerooftopsolarlessredtape chicagotribune.com/2025/05/19/opi…

More than 2,500 Illinoisans have called on the General Assembly to cut red tape & make instant #solar permitting the statewide standard. 8 more days, let’s get it done #twill

This is wrong State Farm, and you know it. Fix it!

After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. trib.al/OCMIh6K

State Farm's $523 million homeowners insurance rate hike goes into effect today for existing customers. If you are one of the almost 1.5 million Illinoisan's whose home is insured by State Farm, you could see an increase in your renewal of up to 40%. pirg.org/illinois/take-…

Only referring to utility profits as gravy from now on

Gas bills are rising nationally, but not because prices are going up. An explosion of state-supported infrastructure spending by utilities caused the increases, leading many states to reconsider, restrict, or roll back their policies. Read more: tinyurl.com/gasonnpr