Peoples Gas customers to see $56 back in November bill credits

CHICAGO — As Chicago residents begin turning their heat back on for the winter months, those who warm their homes with natural gas from Peoples Gas will see some relief on their November bills.Customers of the Chicago gas utility will see $56.18 in bill credits back, thanks to a settlement the utility reached with the office of Attorney General Kwame Raoul this spring. The credits will be reflected through reductions on two line items on customer bills through Dec. 3, split roughly equally between the two sources.Customers will also receive approximately $42 of credits in both 2027 and 2028 from the $125 million settlement.“Every dollar customers save can make a meaningful difference, especially as the winter heating season begins,” Maria Bocanegra, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, said in a statement. “We remain committed to providing safe, reliable service and pursuing opportunities that deliver value for the customers we serve.”The settlement stems from concerns raise