MEDIA Advisory: REP. BOBBY RUSH COMES TO THE AID OF FAMLIES BURDENED BY HIGH UTILITY BILLS

WHO: Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun, corporate officials from various utility companies, including People’s Gas, ComEd, and Nicor, hundreds of home owners and renters, and many others

WHAT: Will speak to the media regarding his efforts to help cash-strapped consumers reduce energy bills and to also obtain rental assistance at a special fair. He will also update the media on recent developments regarding an alleged lawsuit filed against him by New City Bank.  In addition, former U.S. Senator Carol Mosley Braun, who is considering a run for Chicago mayor, will also be in attendance.

WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 2010  11 AM
 (Energy Assistance Fair runs 10 AM to 4 PM and is open to public)

WHERE: Kennedy King College – Great Hall
 6301 S. Halsted; U Building (North side of 63rd Street), Chicago

WHY: As the recession takes its toll on American families, utility companies say a growing number of people in Illinois are failing behind on their electric and gas bills and are struggling with well as their mortgages or rent.  In response, Rep. Rush hosts annual energy assistance fairs where scores of citizens can apply for grants to assist with payment or the reconnection of service and also receive cost-saving tips on how to reduce their utility bills.  This year Chicago renters can also receive up to $900 in rental assistance.

In addition, this week the congressman was puzzled to learn New City Bank had reportedly filed an erroneous lawsuit against alleging he was in default for failure to pay a $2, 172 Cook County property tax.

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