Nicor Inc. has added a news release to its Investor Relations website.

Title: LIHEAP's Early Enrollment for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Begins September 2nd

Date: 8/28/2008 5:29:00 PM

    Nicor Gas encourages eligible customers to apply for energy grants

    NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2008--Today Nicor Gas

announced that it is encouraging senior citizens, persons with

disabilities, and those disconnected for non-payment to take advantage

of the early enrollment period for the Low Income Home Energy

Assistance Program (LIHEAP). During the early enrollment period of

September 2nd through October 31st, senior citizens (60 years plus),

persons with disabilities, and those disconnected for non-payment can

apply for LIHEAP before general enrollment opens to the public on

November 1st.

    LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services and the State of Illinois. The program is administered by the

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and assists

eligible low-income households pay their energy bills. Assistance is

presented to qualifying applicants in one annual payment. Income,

household size, fuel type, and geographic location determine the

amount of assistance. To qualify, household monthly income cannot

exceed 150 percent of the federally established poverty level. For

more information or to apply for assistance, call 1-877-411-9276 or

visit www.nicorgas.com and click on "Financial Assistance."

    "Each year many customers who might qualify to receive grants go

without assistance as funds run out," said Kevin Kirby, Vice President

of Customer Care for Nicor Gas. "LIHEAP is a needed program that helps

households meet their financial energy needs, and we are encouraging

qualifying customers to apply early for available funds," continued

Kirby.

    Households that are disconnected for non-payment should call

1-877-411-9276 to verify individual county start dates. Customers are

encouraged to read their bills and customer newsletters each month to

stay informed about bill payment options, assistance programs, and the

national situation on gas costs. For additional information about

these issues, customer's can also visit www.nicorgas.com and click on

"Managing Your Gas Costs."

    Nicor Gas is one of the nation's largest gas distribution

companies. Owned by Nicor Inc. (NYSE:GAS) a holding company, Nicor Gas

has provided safe and reliable natural gas services for over 50 years.

The Company serves more than two million customers in a service

territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois,

excluding the city of Chicago. For more information on Nicor Gas,

visit www.nicorgas.com.

    CONTACT: Nicor Inc.

             Richard Caragol, 630-388-2686

    SOURCE: Nicor Inc.