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May 11, 2004
Naperville, Ill. More than 650 volunteers are expected to join together to volunteer on May 15 at 16 sites across northern Illinois as part of Nicor's 8th annual Volunteer Day in the Community. Every year, Nicor dedicates the third Saturday in May as "Nicor Volunteer Day in the Community," where employees, their families and community members spend their day doing charitable tasks to benefit communities and non-profit groups.
"I'm proud of the dedication and teamwork of our employees that band together the third Saturday each May and especially with this year's record turnout," said Tom Fisher, Nicor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Volunteer Day in the Community exemplifies our year-round commitment to giving back to the communities where we work and live."
Volunteers will perform 16 projects in 14 communities, ranging from food sorting at area pantries, to beautification projects at various sites. This year, there will be an emphasis on energy efficiency as senior citizens and others in need will receive energy-saving enhancements and learn how to conserve energy in their homes.
Community members interested in assisting in any of the following community projects, please contact Laurie DeWindt at 630 388-2934:
Arlington Heights Nicor employees will help spruce up the grounds of The Wright House, temporary housing for families that were formerly homeless.
Aurora Nicor will join forces with the Aurora Senior Services, Dreyer Medical and the Greater Aurora United Way to conduct safety, health and energy efficiency inspections at the homes of Aurora seniors.
Batavia The volunteers will join efforts with the Friends of the Fox River and help clean up the banks of the Fox River.
Bellwood Volunteers will work with the Boys and Girls Club of West Cook County and perform safety and energy inspections and spring clean ups at the homes of families in need.
Bloomington Nicor employees, along with the Kiwanis of Bloomington, the W.D. Boyce Boy Scouts of America, will join efforts and perform health, energy efficiency and safety inspections as well as conduct outdoor clean up projects at the homes of area senior citizens.
Chicago Heights Nicor's partnering with Bethel Community Facility, Bloom Township Senior Services, city officials and the fire department to conduct energy, health and safety inspections and perform outdoor clean up at the homes of senior citizens.
DeKalb Volunteers will sort and organize food donations at the DeKalb County Food Pantry.
Joliet Nicor's volunteers will spend the day sealing the basement floor of the new Hospice home.
Mount Prospect CEDA Northwest Self Help Food Pantry will receive assistance from volunteers who will sort through food donations.
Naperville Loaves and Fishes food pantry will receive some much-needed assistance from Nicor volunteers who will sort and organize food donations. A second group of volunteers will spiff up the exhibits at the DuPage Children's Museum, paint the exterior of the building and beautify the grounds.
Villa Park Volunteers will spend their day attending to the grounds of the Easter Seals of DuPage.
Wilmington Nicor volunteers will partner with area community groups and conduct health, safety and energy inspections at the homes of seniors.
Woodstock Volunteers will beautify the grounds of two sites in Woodstock, Hearthstone Manor and at the Adult and Child Rehab Center.
Yorkville Volunteers will join forces with the Friends of the Fox River and will clean up the banks of the Fox River.
Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) is a holding company and is a member of the S&P 500. Its principal businesses are Nicor Gas, one of the nation's largest natural gas distribution companies, and Tropical Shipping, a containerized shipping business serving the Caribbean region. Nicor also owns and has an equity interest in several energy-related businesses. For more information, visit the Nicor website at www.nicor.com. | 
