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Loop parking garages to add 300 EV charging stations with help from ComEd

Millennium Garages plans to have 300 chargers in its downtown parking decks by 2026 to meet the growth in electric vehicle ownership in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois sues alternate electric supplier for ‘deceptive’ tactics that may have cost residents $15 million

The 50-page complaint filed Sept. 29 listed out instances in which some customers had their energy costs tripled; on average, the company’s rates were nearly double those offered by ComEd in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: With migrant care falling to volunteers, calls for help grow

Plus: Chicago Ford plant workers join strike, six things to do this weekend and more.

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Ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore hit with SEC fraud charges for corrupt pursuit of ‘clout’

The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed charges against Exelon and ComEd, but their charges will be settled for $46.2 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker’s signature climate law has seen slow progress on clean energy, green jobs promises

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, signed by the governor, set a timeline for phasing out fossil-fuel energy sources by 2050.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury convicts ex-chief of staff of lying to protect his boss, former Illinois House speaker Madigan

A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of lying under oath to protect his once-powerful boss

The Independent UK

Jury takes 5 hours to convict Madigan’s ex-top aide of perjury, attempted obstruction of justice: ‘This should stand as a clear message’

Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to onetime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, is the seventh person to be convicted by a federal jury in Chicago this year as a result of public corruption investigations.

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Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House speaker

A federal prosecutor has told jurors that evidence would show a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan lied to a grand jury to protect his boss

The Independent UK

Michael Madigan’s ex-chief of staff once seemed to know everything, except on the witness stand — now, he’s headed to trial for perjury

Tim Mapes goes on trial Monday on charges of perjury and attempted obstruction of justice for his alleged bid to block the criminal investigation of the former House speaker and Springfield insider Michael McClain.

Chicago Sun-Times

Thousands without power after latest thunderstorms rake Chicago area

Wind gusts topped 50 mph and more than an inch of rain was recorded at O’Hare International Airport

Chicago Sun-Times

Will Danny Solis take the witness stand? Ed Burke’s lawyers would like to know

Former Ald. Solis helped prosecutors build their blockbuster indictments against Ed Burke and Mike Madigan. Solis is now formally charged with bribery, but the feds are expected to seek dismissal of that charge if he holds up his end of their deal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Two ComEd defendants are stripped of their ability to practice law in Illinois

Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore contested the move to suspend her law license, but the state Supreme Court ruled against her.

Chicago Sun-Times

Since convicted former ComEd CEO can’t follow the law, she shouldn’t be practicing it

Anne Pramaggiore, convicted with three others in May for bribery in the ComEd 4 trial, nevertheless claims she did nothing wrong.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bribery count against ComEd dismissed three years after agreement blew Michael Madigan probe wide open

Three years to the day after a bribery case unveiled against Commonwealth Edison blew the lid off the investigation into then-House Speaker Michael Madigan, a federal judge dismissed the charges against the utility giant as part of a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. attorney’s office.

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Federal judge dismisses Madigan-related bribery charge against ComEd

The dismissal means ComEd no longer faces criminal charges and avoids conviction, while others have faced prison time as a result of the investigation that targeted former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former ComEd CEO says her bribery conviction shouldn’t lead to sanctions against her law license

Anne Pramaggiore was found guilty of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Now she’s fighting to keep her law license.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial begins for businessman charged in bribery scheme that brought down former lawmaker Luis Arroyo

Like the ComEd bribery case, the trial of James T. Weiss is expected to feature secret FBI recordings, revolve around the business of lobbying and feature testimony from current and former state lawmakers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Last-minute power grid bill is bad for Illinois transition to renewable energy

If enacted, the law would put the downstate utility Ameren in charge of new regional power lines crossing its territory, possibly including those that would connect the Chicago area to solar and wind energy.

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Judge says he won’t toss portions of perjury indictment against Madigan’s ex-chief of staff

The ruling from U.S. District Judge John Kness keeps the trial of Timothy Mapes on track for Aug. 7.

Chicago Tribune

ComEd’s proposed $1.47 billion rate hike challenged by watchdog group

Citing expert testimony and excessive profits, the Citizens Utility Board is petitioning state regulators to slash ComEd’s proposed four-year, $1.47 billion rate increase by more than 60%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Record-setting rate hike sought by ComEd is more than $914M too high, utility watchdog argues

The Citizens Utility Board claims ComEd’s requested $1.5 billion rate increase over the next four years would increase its profits more than bolster their stated clean-energy priorities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Convicted ComEd CEO’s attorney warns ‘we may be trying this case again,’ but judge won’t allow contact with jurors

Defense attorney Scott Lassar told the Chicago Sun-Times he was referring to possible rulings by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, or even the U.S. Supreme Court.

Chicago Tribune

Biden EPA pushes for federal regulation of toxic coal ash dumps threatening drinking water in Illinois, Indiana and other states

As energy companies shift away from burning coal to generate electricity, many are leaving behind toxic waste that could endanger public health and the environment for years to come.

Chicago Sun-Times

Help for Chicagoans adjusting to life after prison, Exelon pays legal bills in ComEd trial and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

ComEd parent Exelon is paying legal bills for two executives convicted of bribery

The company will not say how much it has paid to attorneys representing ex-CEO Anne Pramaggiore and VP John Hooker, but a rep says ratepayer funds are not used.

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