SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
November 15, 1995 (November 8, 1995)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THE PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois 2-26983 36-1613900
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
24th Floor, 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601-6207
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (312) 240-4000
122 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
(Former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
RATES AND REGULATION
Reference is made to Note 3 "Rates and Regulation" to the
Financial Statements in the quarterly report of The Peoples Gas
Light and Coke Company (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 1995.
Utility Rate Proceedings
On November 8, 1995, the Illinois Commerce Commission issued
an order approving changes in rates of the Company that are
designed to increase annual revenues by approximately $30.8
million, exclusive of additional charges for revenue taxes. The
Company was allowed a rate of return on original-cost rate base
of 9.19 per cent, which reflects an 11.10 per cent cost of common
equity. The new rates were implemented on November 14, 1995.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
THE PEOPLES GAS LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY
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(Registrant)
November 15, 1995 By: /s/ K. S. BALASKOVITS
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(Date) K. S. Balaskovits
Vice President and Controller
