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Construction on Chicago-based Commonwealth Edison's new electrical grid system is scheduled to begin in January.The announcement comes about one week after Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed controversial legislation allowing electric companies to raise rates to pay for a so-called digital "smart grid."

Suburban governments are turning to the Illinois General Assembly to force utility provider ComEd to provide better response to widespread power outages.Leaders in the Northwest Municipal Conference say the company needs to improve its communication with them during widespread power outages.

Suburban government officials are calling on Illinois lawmakers to uphold the governor's veto of legislation backed by Commonwealth Edison.Members of the Northwest Municipal Conference said the electric company should make improvements to its infrastructure and response systems that left thousands w

Northern Illinois residents behind on their electricity bills don’t have to worry about Commonwealth Edison disconnecting them.