Tell state leaders: Fix the Peoples Gas pipe replacement program

It's no secret that some of Chicago's old gas mains are prone to leak or break, and need to be replaced to protect public safety. But instead of prioritizing the worst pipes for replacement, Peoples Gas is overhauling its entire system, leaving leaky pipes in the ground while doing unrelated work. Because of the volume of the unrelated work, the cost of the program has ballooned, leading to higher customer bills.

Unfortunately, instead of forcing Peoples Gas to reform its program in 2018, the state utility regulator chose to look the other way. That's why we're calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois legislature to take action.