Nicor warns people may smell natural gas in McHenry County

Nicor Gas announced it is conducting utility work near Richmond and Spring Grove. The company said crews transferring a natural gas odorant.

• Mar 6, 2024

Chicago City Council to weigh ordinance effectively banning natural gas in new buildings

Supporters of the so-called Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance said it's an effort to tackle the global climate issue.

• Jan 24, 2024

Residents in north Chicago suburbs report smelling natural gas

A Nicor spokesperson said they're looking into an incident in Iowa that caused the smell carrying into the Chicago area.

• Jan 2, 2024

Residents in north Chicago suburbs report smelling natural gas

There were multiple reports Tuesday night in Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois of residents saying they smelled natural gas. A Nicor spokesperson said they’re looking into an incident in Iowa that caused the smell carrying into the Chicago area.

• Jan 2, 2024

Neighbor recalls moments before gas explosion in Chicago suburb

"Everyone was texting me, are you ok? Is everyone OK? By the grace of God, we weren't walking by our house."

• Oct 10, 2023

Severe weather causes unplanned 'flaring of gases,' odor at Whiting, Indiana BP facility

Officials said this was triggered by severe weather conditions.

• Jun 26, 2023