News Archives - Peoples Gas

The Peoples Gas rate request will benefit customers. Here’s how.

January 15, 2026
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David Schwartz
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News

Peoples Gas, this month, filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to establish new rates for our energy-delivery...

Peoples Gas files rate request with state regulators

January 5, 2026
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — Peoples Gas has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to establish new rates starting in...

Winter heating bill outlook for Peoples Gas customers: what to expect and how to get help

December 18, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Key points at a glance Typical heating bills are expected to be $15 to $17 higher per month than last...

Winter is here. Keep your family safe and warm.

December 2, 2025
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Alison Trouy
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Energy Efficiency, News, Safety

Take these simple steps to keep yourself and your family safe and warm during this season’s cold temperatures. Heat your...

Building a Safer Future, Together

November 3, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News, Safety

This season marks an important first step in a new chapter for Chicago’s communities. Over the coming weeks, Peoples Gas...

Pre-construction fieldwork getting underway to retire old, corroding energy pipes

October 30, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News, Safety

Chicago — Peoples Gas work crews have started pre-construction fieldwork as they ramp up the major task of removing old,...

Peoples Gas supporting American Cancer Society

October 10, 2025
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David Schwartz
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Community Partnerships, News

Peoples Gas employees care deeply about the communities where they live and serve. That’s why employees chose to donate $5,000...

Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas business customers earn awards for major reductions in energy use and carbon emissions

September 18, 2025
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David Schwartz
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Energy Efficiency, News

Chicago — Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas have recognized 12 local business and public sector customers for their achievements...

Peoples Gas turns 175: On this day in 1850, Peoples Gas became Chicago’s first utility

September 4, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — On this day exactly 175 years ago, Peoples Gas became Chicago’s first utility. It was Sept. 4, 1850...

Chicago’s new safe digging ambassadog is Patrick, a pup with a passion for the outdoors

August 11, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News, Safety

Chicago — Peoples Gas today unveiled Patrick (full name: Patrick Waffles), a golden retriever known for loving the outdoors, as...