Nicor Gas, Southern Company Gas Foundation provide $70,000 to American Red Cross of Illinois As a natural gas distribution company, Nicor Gas employees also are first responders working in tandem with communities to keep customers safe. When an emergency strikes, like the severe weather experienced in DuPage County this week, this critical work cannot be done without community partners like the American Red Cross of Illinois. "Our neighbors, families and friends were affected by storms and tornadoes that have left many displaced and faced with rebuilding," said John O. Hudson III, Nicor Gas president and CEO. "We know how critical disaster relief work is for our communities, and we are proud to support the Red Cross of Illinois with additional disaster relief funds to help our customers start the recovery process."