In Illinois, residential customers can face an increase of nearly $20 or more per month, while commercial building owners might see hikes of $50 or even more. For many, these costs can mean the difference between meeting other essential living expenses and facing financial hardship. It is stressful and demoralizing, especially when we look for support in managing the already high cost of living. The legislation aiming to support low-income individuals inadvertently places undue financial pressure on many others.

Illinois legislators and Governor Pritzker, we urge you to rethink this law. Our gas companies, which report significant profits, should bear the cost of these adjustments, not the already stretched residents and business owners. By repealing this low income discount adjustment, you can significantly ease the financial stress on thousands of Illinois citizens.

We understand the need to support lower-income residents, but placing the cost on everyday customers is not the solution. Instead, fiscal policies that ensure equitable sharing of burdens could be devised. Whether it's through tax incentives for the companies or reallocating state funds more effectively, alternatives do exist.

We need your immediate attention and commitment to resolving this issue. Let’s strive for a policy that truly supports all community members without imposing undue hardship on some. Please join us in calling for the repeal of this legislation. By signing this petition, you help give a voice to many who struggle in silence with these additional costs, pushing for a fairer solution for everyone in Illinois. Sign today!