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Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Patch Flash: Suburb Seeks Cheaper Electric; Borders Goes Belly Up

Chicagoland news to talk about: Vietnam vet gets long-awaited welcome with his son, an Afghanistan hero.

The extreme heat continues in Patchland. AAA offers recommendations for motorists hoping to keep their vehicles running smoothly during extreme heat in Lake in the Hills Patch. Afraid of those high electric bills as a result of the heat wave? ComEd’s Energy Doctor has some tips on how to reduce energy costs during a heat wave. Some towns are taking the initiative to offer a better deal on energy. Mokena could join a growing number of Illinois towns in looking for cheaper electricity than ComEd. Voters would have to pass a referendum so the village can solicit bids from other power companies. Palatine residents with excess energy may find it easier to get around town on the cheap, in the future. Palatine has plans to become a bike-friendly …

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