SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported):
March 25, 1997
Central Illinois Public Service Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Illinois 1-3672 37-0211380
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
607 East Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois 62739
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (217) 523-3600
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma
Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
1.03 Amendment dated March 18, 1997, to Distribution Agreement
dated June 1, 1995, between Central Illinois Public Service
Company and the Agents named therein.
4.03 Form of Supplemental Indenture providing for Medium-Term
Notes, as series of First Mortgage Bonds.
The above exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Company's
Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-56063 and No. 333-
18473) which became effective November 21, 1994 and March 14, 1997,
respectively.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Central Illinois Public Service Company
/s/ Robert C. Porter
___________________________________
Robert C. Porter
Treasurer
Date: March 25, 1997
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
1.03 Amendment dated March 18, 1997, to Distribution
Agreement dated June 1, 1995, between Central Illinois
Public Service Company and the Agents named therein.
4.03 Form of Supplemental Indenture providing for Medium-
Term Notes, as series of First Mortgage Bonds.