CHICAGO (AP) — Low-income Chicago households with
children under 5 years old may now apply for help with energy bills during the
second phase of an assistance program.
Peoples Gas also urges people to apply who need
help reconnecting their service or replacing or repairing a furnace.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
provides grants to help families pay their energy bills.
Grants are based on the past 30 days' income to
people who fall below certain income thresholds. For example, a family of four
making less than approximately $2,800 a month would qualify.
Certain documents are needed to apply. More
information is available from the Community and Economic Development
Association, which administers the program in Cook County.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.
