Press Room
2021 Press Releases
April 5, 2021
Nicor Gas reminds communities to dig safely as outdoor projects increase during Safe Digging Month
March 26
Nicor Gas offers more than $10 million in bill payment assistance to customers
March 18
Nicor Gas never stops working for customers and communities
March 11
Nicor Gas commits to help 250,000 families meet their basic needs
February 15
Nicor Gas delivers warmth on the coldest days of the year
January 27
The Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award
January 25
Nicor Gas offers cold-weather safety and savings tips
January 8
Nicor Gas’ 2.2 million Meter Modernization milestone
2020 Press Releases
December 22, 2020
Nicor Gas provides nearly $900,000 in United Way grants
December 16, 2020
Nicor Gas extends payment arrangements for struggling small businesses
December 10, 2020
Nicor Gas provides warmer days for children with new winter coat donations
December 2, 2020
Nicor Gas is keeping customers warm this winter heating season
November 18, 2020
Nicor Gas provides tips for customers to protect themselves during Utility Scam Awareness Week
September 24, 2020
More than $4 million remain in COVID-19 Bill Payment Assistance Program
August 27, 2020
$4.5 million in bill payment assistance remains for qualified customers
August 11, 2020
National 811 (8/11) Day serves as convenient reminder to ALWAYS call 811 before digging
August 6, 2020
Heating assistance available for eligible households, customers affected by COVID-19
July 15, 2020
Nicor Gas named one of the Most Trusted Business Partners among utilities in national survey
June 29, 2020
Nicor Gas President Melvin D. Williams to retire after more than 30 years of service
June 25, 2020
Nicor Gas offers additional assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Southern Company Gas Names John O. Hudson, III President and CEO of Nicor Gas
April 16, 2020
Nicor Gas and Southern Company Gas develops new, digital arcade for kids to stay engaged from home during National Safe Digging Month
April 3, 2020
April is National Safe Digging Month
March 25, 2020
Nicor Gas contributes more than $1 million to local nonprofits in support of COVID-19 relief efforts
March 14, 2020
Nicor Gas Provides New Energy Assistance Resources
February 12, 2020
Nicor Gas Makes Two-Year, $100,000 Commitment to Habitat for Humanity
January 28, 2020
Nicor Gas Named Utility Business Customer Champion by Cogent Business Study
2019 Press Releases
December 10, 2019
Nicor Gas adds new communications platform to keep you informed
November 19, 2019
Nicor Gas provides ways for customers to protect themselves during Utility Scam Awareness Week
November 12, 2019
Nicor Gas offers tips to help keep you warm during artic cold front
October 15, 2019
Nicor Gas Celebrates Careers in Energy Week; National Energy Awareness Month
October 1, 2019
Now is the time to prepare for cooler weather, heating assistance available for eligible households
September 26, 2019
Nicor Gas partners with local fire departments to promote natural gas safety
September 12, 2019
Nicor Gas Vice President Christa Markgraff among HERoes 100 Women Executives List
September 10, 2019
Nicor Gas-sponsored grant supports continued restoration of Des Plaines River tributary
August 9, 2019
Nicor Gas recognizes 811 Day and safe digging practices
July 31, 2019
Nicor Gas Meter Modernization reaches 1 million installation milestone
July 2, 2019
Nicor Gas President Melvin D. Williams among 100 Ethnic Minority Executives List
June 12, 2019
Nicor Gas Offers Safety Tips, Promotes Work Zone Awareness during National Safety Month
May 10, 2019
Nicor Gas’ Volunteer Week: May 11-18
April 12, 2019
Celebrate Earth Month with energySMART at Party for the Planet
February 11, 2019
Nicor Gas breaks historic gas delivery records during Polar Vortex
January 29, 2019
Nicor Gas reminds customers of safety tips and those to help keep warm during extreme winter weather
January 18, 2019
Nicor Gas offers tips to help keep you warm and stay safe during winter weather, Winter Storm Harper
2018 Press Releases
November 28, 2018
Nicor Gas Completes Cast Iron Main Replacement Program
November 14, 2018
Nicor Gas Joins National Utility Scam Awareness Day Effort
November 1, 2018
Nicor Gas Emerging Technology Program Receives Sustainability Award
October 15, 2018
Nicor Gas Encourages Careers in Energy, Celebrates in Energy Week
October 9, 2018
Heating Assistance Programs Available for Eligible Households, Now is the Time to Prepare for Colder Weather
September 20, 2018
Nicor Gas Partners with Local Fire Departments to Promote Natural Gas Safety
August 28, 2018
Nicor Gas Makes Two-Year Commitment to Habitat for Humanity
August 20, 2018
Nicor Gas Launches Job Training Program to Fulfill Energy Workforce Need
August 10, 2018
Nicor Gas Reinforces Safe Digging Practices for National 811 Day
June 29, 2018
Nicor Gas Named Most Trusted Utility Brand for Second Year in a Row
June 26, 2018
Nicor Gas Offers Tips to Keep Customer Safe This Summer During National Safety Month
May 18, 2018
Nicor Gas Recognized as 2018 Environmental Champion
May 10, 2018
Nicor Gas' Volunteer Week: May 12-19
May 2, 2018
Nicor Gas to Pass Savings of $43.6 Million to Customers
April 18, 2018
Party for the Planet with energySMART, a Nicor Gas program, and celebrate Earth Month
April 2, 2018
Safe Digging is no Accident: Dial 811 Before Beginning Outdoor Projects
March 23, 2018
Nicor Gas Reminds Customers of Energy Assistance Resources Available
March 20, 2018
Nicor Gas President Melvin D. Williams Named Among Savoy Magazine’s 2018 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America
February 16, 2018
Nicor Gas Named Customer Champion in Study of Top Utilities
January 15, 2018
Nicor Gas to Pass Savings from Federal Tax Reduction to Customers
January 3, 2018
Nicor Gas Offers Tips to Help Keep You Warm and Save Money this Winter Heating Season
Only members of the news media may contact the communications department:
Jennifer Golz
Office: 630.388.3737
Cell: 331.222.8716
jgolz@southernco.com
