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Nicor has been part of the fabric of the communities in northern Illinois and the Chicago suburbs for five decades. The corporation's largest subsidiary, Nicor Gas, was founded in 1954 as Northern Illinois Gas and today is one of the largest natural gas distribution companies in the country, serving more than two million customers in 643 communities.
Nicor Gas operates a network of more than 34,000 miles of pipelines, connected to the largest underground storage facilities in the country. This helps ensure reliable natural gas delivery to customers year round. |
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Nicor's second largest subsidiary is Tropical Shipping, a containerized shipping business serving the Bahamas and Caribbean regions. Nicor also owns and has equity interest in several unregulated energy-related businesses including:
Nicor's focus on reliability and value creates an economic incentive for business development in its service area. Whether enjoying the benefits of economical, clean-burning gas in their homes or counting on the reliability and value to operate their businesses effectively, our customers can be comfortable that Nicor is there to meet their energy needs.
Nicor also knows the importance of "giving back" to the communities it serves. Nicor employees actively support United Way through payroll deductions that are matched by the corporation. In addition, every May, Nicor employees come out in numbers to support local non-profit agencies at its annual Volunteer Day.
Nicor also believes in family values – demonstrated in its sponsorship support of family-oriented entertainment venues Brookfield Zoo and the Kane County Cougars minor league baseball team.
Nicor's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GAS. Nicor is included in the Standard and Poor's 500 Index as well as having its bonds rated AA, the highest rating given to a natural gas distribution company. This success has given Nicor the ability to develop new technologies, new businesses and new services to meet its customers' energy needs.
Nicor, Inc. Mailing address: PO Box 3014, Naperville, IL 60566-7014 Street address: 1844 Ferry Road, Naperville, IL 60563-9600 Phone: 630-305-9500 Fax: 630-983-4229
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