The Brief Residents report unusually high NIPSCO bills across Northwest Indiana. In Northwest Indiana, people continue to send Fox Chicago their recent NIPSCO bills – one for almost $900. They pay about $1,500 a month in rent and their recent NIPSCO bill was more than $500. Some have started an online petition demanding Governor Mike Braun and Indiana lawmakers provide more oversight over NIPSCO, and provide them with more options for utilities. RELATED: Indiana lawmakers approve utility relief bill, but does it go far enough?