AI-assisted summary

Nicor Gas customers in northern Illinois are facing a natural gas rate increase.

Administrative law judges have recommended reducing Nicor's record $314.2 million rate hike request by over $100 million.

Consumer advocates argue the proposed increase is still too high and should be cut further.

Natural gas is about to become more expensive across northern Illinois even under a recommendation going to the Illinois Commerce Commission that would slash more than $100 million from a record rate hike sought by Nicor Gas.

Nicor Gas serves 2.3 million customers in Illinois and most of northern Illinois outside of Chicago.

The Commerce Commission is set in late November to rule on the utility's request for a $314.2 million rate hike. It would be the largest gas utility r

See Full Page