Podcast Summary
Illinois history, solar scams: First Black House speaker Emmanuel Chris Welch witnessed President Biden designating a monument for the 1908 Springfield race riot, while Illinois consumers are warned about aggressive door-to-door solar sales reps potentially scamming homeowners
History was made in Illinois when the first Black House speaker, Emmanuel Chris Welch, witnessed President Joe Biden designating a monument for the 1908 Springfield race riot in the Oval Office. Welch, who was moved to tears, emphasized the importance of remembering the state's history, even when it's not positive. Meanwhile, consumers in Illinois are being warned about aggressive door-to-door solar sales reps. Scott Allen, the energy policy specialist for the Citizens Utility Board, advises against buying solar panels or electricity from such salespeople, as many of them might not be involved in the solar industry and could be trying to scam homeowners. The solar market's boom has made these scams more prevalent, and Allen encourages those with suspicions to contact the Citizens Utility Board or the Illinois Power Agency.