United Cities Gas Co. v. Illinois Commerce Commission

This case involves the competing applications of United Cities Gas Company (United) and Consumers Gas Company (Consumers) for a certificate of convenience and necessity to furnish natural gas service in the city of Shawneetown, the village of Junction and the village of Old Shawneetown, all in Gallatin County. The applications of the two utilities were consolidated for hearing and order, and on July 23, 1969, the Commerce Commission entered its order granting the application of Consumers and denying the application of United. On appeal by United, the circuit court of Gallatin County affirmed…