City of Peoria v. Illinois Commerce Commission

The city of Peoria (Peoria) appeals from a judgment of the circuit court of Peoria County confirming certain orders of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).

The facts are undisputed. In 1975, the Illinois General Assembly enacted “An Act in relation to the designation of an emergency telephone number for use throughout the State” (911 Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 134, par. 31 et seq.). On June 8, 1977, the ICC adopted a resolution to commence formal proceedings leading to the adoption of its General Order 207, “Standards of Service Applicable to 911 Emergency Systems.” On December 27,…