Politics Debate Over Controversial Electric Plan WTTW News | November 15, 2012, 11:00 am We have both sides of the debate on the mayor's controversial proposal to have the city purchase electricity in bulk on behalf of residents. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Sun-Times article on Aldermen bristle at Emanuel’s electricity shopping plan Chicago Tribune article on Emanuel proposes city keep residents' savings from electricity deal Chicago Tonight story on City Budget Approved More on Ald. Will Burns More on Michael Negron Tags Aldermen City Council Budget Rahm Emanuel Related Stories Proposal to Pay Dexter Reed’s Family $1.25M to Settle Lawsuit Would Also Ban Traffic Stop Quotas Under Fire, Ald. Jim Gardiner Used $122K in Campaign Funds to Pay Legal Fees: State Records Pay $17.5M to Man Who Spent More Than 21 Years in Prison After Being Framed by Disgraced Ex-Detective, City Lawyers Recommend Developer Moves Forward With Lincoln Park Apartment Complex, Setting Stage for Fight Over Aldermanic Prerogative Chicago to Pay $4.5M to Settle 3 Police Misconduct Cases As Officials Scramble to Fill Chicago’s Budget Gap, City Has Less Than $300M Left in Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.