Episode 9: Continuing the fight for utility protections in Illinois

Ben is joined by Eddie Prat Jr. to discuss an update in the fight for utility protections in the state of Illinois which has now reached the Bloomington (IL) city council. Ben and Eddie discuss the short and long-term effects of those who have their utilities shut off. The moratorium on utilities ended at the end of March. Call the ICC (1-800-524-0795) and request that the moratorium be extended because we are still in a pandemic and not enough vaccinations have been given. 

Articles/Sources cited:

https://www.icc.illinois.gov/meetings/meeting/commission-meeting/21377

https://multimedia.illinois.gov/icc/icc-041521-ROM.mp4

https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/pressroom/2021_03/20210325.html

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-03-23/damage-from-virus-utility-bills-overwhelm-some-households

http://new.weft.org/audio/2021/whereweareat/WhereWeAreAt_2021-01-04.mp3

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/interactive/2021/covid-economy-illinois/

For more on #NoAmerenShutoffs movement:

https://hoiabc.com/2021/04/01/utility-companies-sending-shutoff-notices-as-moratorium-ends/?fbclid=IwAR2vjXYbHgIxZ7WhqNak-IBvt20-b_U5qcGM85kw2T44JSXU13kejiPKEvc

https://soundcloud.com/user-849823736/trailerfornoamerenshutoffswithallanmaxaxelrod

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