Our history

For 125 years, North Shore Gas has delivered safe, reliable natural gas to residents and businesses in the 54 communities between Winnetka and the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Along the way, the company has played a key role in the development of the North Shore as one of the best places to live and work in the nation.

Key Highlights

1900

North Shore Gas Company was incorporated under Illinois law.
In December 1900, North Shore Gas Company acquired all of the assets of Waukegan Gas, Light and Fuel Company.

1908

North Shore Gas Company merged into Winnetka Gas Company.
Winnetka Gas Company changed its name to North Shore Consolidated Gas Company.

1912

North Shore Consolidated Gas Company changed its name to North Shore Gas Company.

1927

William A. Baehr Organization took control of North Shore Gas Company and also organized North Shore Coke and Chemical Company. North Shore Coke and Chemical Company and North Shore Gas Company became subsidiaries of North Continent Utilities Corporation.

1941

North Shore Coke and Chemical Company was dissolved and most of its assets were transferred to North Shore Gas Company.

1963

The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company acquired North Shore Gas Company.

1967

Peoples Gas Company was incorporated as a holding company to hold the stock of The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and North Shore Gas and other subsidiaries.

1980

Peoples Gas Company changed its name to Peoples Energy Corporation ("PEC").

2007

Integrys Energy Group, Inc. acquired PEC. PEC remained the holding company for The Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company and North Shore Gas.

2015

Integrys Energy Group, Inc. and its operating companies were acquired and now do business as WEC Energy Group. North Shore Gas continues to operate as a separate utility under the new parent company.

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