With a degree in Community Development from the University of Illinois, Maria has dedicated her 4 years of reporting to local grassroots movements and community engagement. Previously at the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, she brings a deep knowledge of local cultures and neighborhoods.
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CHICAGO — As Chicago residents begin turning their heat back on for the winter months, those who warm their homes with natural gas from Peoples Gas will see some relief on their November bills.
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