1st Ward hero
Young, eco-alderman to take on state utilities.
By D. Baratta, Local CorrespondentMon, Jan 04 2010 at 7:39 PM EST
Manny Flores, alderman of Chicago's 1st Ward, was announced today as the new chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission — which determines state utility rates.In a news conference, Governor Pat Quinn applauded Flores for his vision, energy and "green way" of thinking and acting in Illinois. The focus of Flores' new post will be green energy initiatives and expansion of broadband access.
Check out this video of Flores speaking on behalf of Green Economy Chicago, a forum he created to discuss and develop ideas for green business.
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