Can Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Wipe Out Past Due Utility Bills in Illinois?

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Falling Behind on ComEd or Nicor? Here’s What a Chapter 7 Filing Can Actually Do Key Takeaways: Past due utility bills in Illinois are generally unsecured debts, so a Chapter 7 discharge typically wipes out personal liability for ComEd, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, and municipal water arrears just as it does credit card and medical […]