Hopkins Park/Pembroke Expansion Project Update

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity that will allow Nicor Gas to include Hopkins Park and Pembroke Township as part of its service territory and construct the facilities necessary to provide service to the area.

Bringing natural gas to the village of Hopkins Park is a longtime, organic initiative driven by the residents of the community and supported by numerous advocates, including state and local leaders like Pembroke Township Supervisor Sam Payton, Hopkins Park Mayor Mark Hodge, and Illinois State Rep. Jackie Hass and State Sen. Patrick Joyce, national organizations like Rainbow PUSH, and businesses like Nicor Gas.

We are proud to work with the community and bring natural gas as a low-cost, reliable and safe energy source for those who want it, while bolstering economic and infrastructure investments that could lead to job creation. Without this energy choice, residents are forced to use propane, wood burning and other potentially dangerous heating methods that pose health risks and fire hazards.

The introduction of natural gas as an energy choice is a milestone for the community. Nicor Gas would like to thank the state and local leaders who have collaborated on this historic initiative to bring equity and choice to the community with natural gas – a clean and affordable energy source that eight out of 10 Illinois homes chose to cook and stay warm with. Soon those within Hopkins Park who want it, will have that energy choice too.

Engineering design is underway on the Hopkins Park/Pembroke Expansion Project that would install natural gas infrastructure in the apparent road rights of way. Once the design process is completed, all necessary permits are received and all necessary land rights obtained, Nicor Gas can begin construction.

In the coming weeks and months, the company will continue engaging the community by conducting informational sessions so residents, homeowners and business owners can ask questions about the project and learn how natural gas as an energy choice can save money, conserve energy and safely and reliably provide warmth when needed most. In February, these sessions will be held at the Pembroke Public Library every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information about the Hopkins Park/Pembroke Expansion Project, including dates for upcoming information sessions, please visit continue to check back here at nicorgas.com/pembroke.

In February 2022, Nicor Gas will host information sessions every Thursday to answer questions.

Pembroke Public Library, 12:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.