Saturday, July 11, 2009
 
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Quinn signs Illinois energy assistance bill

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[July 11, 2009]  CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation that will make utility bills more affordable for senior citizens and low-income Illinois residents.

HardwareQuinn signed the bill Friday at a community center on Chicago's West Side. Under the new law, utilities would participate in making a payment plan available for eligible residents. It also caps utility costs and expands energy efficiency efforts.

The governor says it's unfortunate "people have suffered the fear of losing their electricity."

Quinn's office says the law will benefit tens of thousands of low-income Illinois households, allowing them to make affordable gas and electricity monthly payments.

[Associated Press]

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