News Archives - Peoples Gas

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...

WEC Energy Group’s Corporate Responsibility Report highlights sustainable progress for an enduring enterprise

August 7, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Peoples Gas’ parent company, WEC Energy Group, released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report outlines the progress made by WEC...

Mother goose hatches eggs on Peoples Gas Green Roof for 5th straight year

May 9, 2025
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David Schwartz
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News

Chicago — The Mother Goose known for laying eggs and raising babies atop a Peoples Gas facility has returned once...