Nicor 2010 Volunteer Day

Nicor Volunteer Day Benefits 23 Non-Profit Organizations on May 15

On Saturday, May 15 Nicor employees, families, and friends celebrated the company's 14th Annual Volunteer Day by completing projects for 23 local non-profit organizations in 21communities in northern Illinois. Volunteer Day is an annual celebration of the company's ongoing mission to contribute to the well-being of the communities it serves. More than 1,000 Nicor volunteers worked alongside community members to complete the various projects in 21 communities.

"Though our commitment to strengthening the community runs year-round, Nicor's annual Volunteer Day allows our employees a special opportunity to work side-by-side with their neighbors at non-profit organizations throughout northern Illinois," said Russ Strobel, Chairman, President, and CEO for Nicor Inc. and Nicor Gas. "Being a good corporate citizen is extremely important to our company, and in these tough economic times there is a greater need for help. At Nicor, volunteerism and charitable giving are part of our corporate culture. Our employees are truly dedicated to working together to make the communities we serve better places to live."

"As Illinoisans continue to struggle with the effects of the recession, this year's Volunteer Day is more important now than ever," continued Strobel. "The consistent level of participation among our Nicor volunteers is inspiring and I am pleased that so many communities will benefit from our efforts again this year."

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