PUSH seeks to match poor with energy assistance

PUSH seeks to match poor with energy assistance

Those needing financial assistance to pay their heating bills should come to Saturday's Rainbow PUSH Coalition meeting where energy applications are being taken, said Mark Allen, field director to the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

And, Jackson is seeking an audit of the utilities meter readings which he says is obviously flawed.

"With Peoples Gas and the City putting up an additional $2 million, we're making applications available for those people who need to apply to avoid a cutoff," Allen told the Chicago Defender.

"Peoples Energy said they will not cut off anybody if they apply for assistance; so, people …