PGL Peoples Energy Corp

Peoples Energy (NYSE:PGL) will hold a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005 financial results on Friday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. Central (11:30 a.m. Eastern). The conference call will be held after the release of the Company's fiscal year-end results on October 28 before the market opens. -0- *T WHO: Peoples Energy WHAT: Earnings Conference Call WHEN: Friday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. Central (11:30 a.m. Eastern) HOW: To listen to the webcast live or in replay visit the "Investors" section of the Peoples Energy website at www.PeoplesEnergy.com and select the "Live Webcast" icon on the Corporate Overview page. *T A replay of the call can also be accessed by dialing 1-800-642-1687, reference number 9906610. The telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after completion of the call through November 2, 2005. The webcast replay will be available on the Company's site through October 2006. Peoples Energy, a member of the S&P 500, is a diversified energy company consisting of five primary business segments: Gas Distribution, Oil and Gas Production, Power Generation, Midstream Services, and Retail Energy Services. The Gas Distribution business serves about 1 million utility customers in Chicago and northeastern Illinois. Visit the Peoples Energy web site at www.PeoplesEnergy.com