On August 29, 2024, Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities d/b/a Liberty-Midstates Gas ("Liberty Midstates" or the "Company") filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission ("Commission") a verified Petition pursuant to Section 19-145 of the Public Utilities Act ("Act"), 220 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.