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CUB Issues Statement About Illinois American Water Hike Rate Proposal

2 years 7 months ago
Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz released a statement today about Illinois American Water’s $152 million rate-hike request before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC): Illinois American’s $152 million rate-hike request is severe and greedy—the company is pushing for an excessive profit rate for its shareholders—and CUB will do everything it can to reduce it. We often hear complaints from Illinois American customers about painfully high bills, fueled by the utility’s aggressive strategy of buying up municipal systems across Illinois, along with winning legislative approval to add a "Qualifying Infrastructure Plant" surcharge to bills. While water customers struggle, Illinois American’s parent company has pulled in about $1.6 billion in profits over the last two years. This punishing rate hike will be a hardship to consumers who depend on the utility for a vital service–and that’s why we’re challenging

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Benevolent King to transition to Japanese, and more in the news

2 years 7 months ago
The Benevolent King restaurant in Maplewood (7268 Manchester Road) will be transitioning from Mediterranean to mainly Japanese cuisine this month, according to reports.  KSDK — Ben Poremba to transform Benevolent King into Japanese restaurant Riverfront Times — Benevolent King in Maplewood to Rebrand as a Japanese Restaurant | St. Louis | St. Louis Riverfront Times […]
Doug Miner

Benjamin Cornwell Brings Psychedelic Glassware to St. Louis

2 years 7 months ago
In his garage-turned-studio outside his home in Tower Grove East, Benjamin Cornwell picks up a chip of glass, attaches it to a punty, lights his torch to a blazing 1,700 degrees and waits for the glass to begin to liquify. With some twists, some shaping and a whole lot of patience, Cornwell slowly creates one of the masterpieces for which he is increasingly well known: a mesmerizing, psychedelic marble. 
Paula Tredway