Senate President Emil Jones used an obscure legislative maneuver to remove nearly 4 million ComEd customers from a rate roll back bill. Ameren customers could get the rate relief.
The revised plan passed, now it makes its way back to the Illinois House for a vote, but State Senator Gary Forby ,who sponsored the original bill, isn't pleased.
FORBY: "I'm going to tell you right now. It's not fair.
A spokesman for the utility watchdog group, Citizens Utility Board, says a roll back for Ameren customers is a good step, but the only real solution is a rate freeze for all customers including ComEd's.
State lawmakers have until late next month to come up with a solution before they adjourn.
For Chicago Public Radio, I'm Alex Helmick.