Jackson brings agencies together to solve heat problems

People who are still without heat can get thawed out this weekend at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. announced a "reconnection day" at a news conference Thursday. Jackson brought together representatives from People's Energy, People's Gas, Governor Blagojevichs's office, the Community Economic and Development Association, the Department of Public Aid and community activists to help more people get their utilities restored.

"We had some very frank discussions and agreed that there are a couple of things we can do to get folks back on line," said Rod Sierra, People's Gas vice president told the Chicago Defender after the event.

Cheryle Jackson, …