CUB’s Outreach team travels across the state to staff free events giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating them on how clean energy can cut their utility bills and helping people protect themselves from scams and rip-offs.
As the hot summer drags on, CUB can help you learn how to make your home more efficient. We hope to see you at an event soon!
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, Go Green LaGrange’s 2nd Annual Sustainable Summer Expo (in-person)
Go Green LaGrange’s 2nd Annual Sustainable Summer Expo will be held at Plymouth Place Senior Living Community’s Auditorium (315 N. La Grange Rd., La Grange Park, IL 60526). Come visit the CUB table for helpful information about lowering utility bills, as well as giveaways!
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday, Aug. 4, Morris Senior Health Fair (in-person)
The Morris Senior Health Fair will be held at Saratoga Elementary School’s Gymnasium (4040 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450). Visit the CUB table for helpful information about lowering utility bills, as well as giveaways!
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, Mano a Mano Back to School Resource Fair (in-person)
Visit the Mano a Mano Back to School Resource Fair at the Round Lake Area Park District’s Sports Center (2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073). The CUB table will feature helpful information about lowering utility bills, as well as giveaways! The community is invited to join in this fun event for the whole family, filled with amazing activities, resources, gifts and more surprises.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, Rep. Will Guzzardi’s Annual Back to School Fair (in-person)
Rep. Will Guzzardi’s Annual Back to School Fair is at Kelvyn Park (4438 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60639). Stop by the CUB table for helpful information about lowering utility bills, as well as giveaways!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 11: Kane County Solar Power Hour (virtual)
Join us for a Solar Power Hour, where you’ll discover how solar energy can lower your bills, support the local economy, and contribute to a healthier environment. You will also learn about Switch Together Chicagoland, a group-by program that can make solar power more affordable. Please register in advance here.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 11, Ready, Set, Solar! How to Get Started with Solar Energy in Your Home or Business (in-person)
Interested in learning if solar energy is a good fit for your home or business? Not sure where to start? Join CUB at the Harold Washington Library (400 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605) for a free workshop to answer all your questions. Experts from the Chicago Department of Environment, Elevate, 548 Enterprise, and CUB will provide information on how solar energy can benefit you, how to get started, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Please register in advance here.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug 12, Evergreen Park Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB at the Evergreen Park Public Library (9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL 60805) for a free event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas, and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. While some walk-in spots may be available, it is best to register in advance.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12: Wilmette Solar Power Hour (virtual)
Join us for a Solar Power Hour, where you’ll discover how solar energy can lower your bills, support the local economy, and contribute to a healthier environment. You will also learn about Switch Together Chicagoland, a group-by program that can make solar power more affordable. Please register in advance here.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14: Lake County Solar Power Hour (virtual)
Join us for a Solar Power Hour, where you’ll discover how solar energy can lower your bills, support the local economy, and contribute to a healthier environment. You will also learn about Switch Together Chicagoland, a group-by program that can make solar power more affordable. Please register in advance here.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, Home Energy Savings with CUB (in-person and online)
Join CUB at the Reddick Public Library (1010 Canal St., Ottawa, IL 61350) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. This free event is designed to help participants better understand utility bills, avoid scams and learn about energy efficiency and solar programs that can help save money and energy. Please register in advance here.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19: Grow Geo Power Hour (online)
Join CUB, the Geothermal Alliance of Illinois, and Accelerate Climate Solutions for this free, live hour-long presentation to learn about the basics of geothermal energy and how it can save money and benefit the community. Please register in advance here.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, Lemont Senior Fair 2025 (in-person)
Sponsored by state Sen. John Curran and state Rep. Nicole La Ha, the 2025 Senior Fair will take place this year at the CORE Fitness Center (16050 W. 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439). CUB will review utility bills and share money-saving tips with visitors to the table. Come on by!
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, 5th Annual Environmental Resource Fair (in-person)
The 5th Annual Environmental Resource Fair will be held at Rahlf’s Woods (1350 S. Park Ave., Streamwood, IL 60107). The Poplar Creek Public Library (1405 S Park Ave, Streamwood, IL 60107) is the indoor option in case of inclement weather. Come visit the CUB table for helpful information about your lowering utility bills!
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls Presentation (in-person)
Join CUB at the Austin-Irving Branch Chicago Public Library (6100 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634) for a free presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls. A CUB representative will discuss your choices in the TV market, ways to cut cable costs, streaming services available to consumers and how to avoid common robocall scams. Please register in advance here.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28: Senior Resource Fair hosted by Sen. Seth Lewis and Rep. Amy Grant (in-person)
State Sen. Seth Lewis and state Rep. Amy Grant are hosting a Senior Resource Fair at Wheaton Park District (1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton, IL 60189). This is an opportunity for seniors to learn from local and state agencies about the benefits that are available to them. No registration is required. Come visit the CUB table for helpful information about lowering utility bills, as well as giveaways!
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30: Senior Resource Fair hosted by State Rep. Anna Moeller (in-person)
State Rep. Anna Moeller is hosting a Senior Resource Fair at the Dundee Township Park District Adult Activities Center (665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville, IL 60110). This is an opportunity for seniors to learn from local and state agencies about the benefits that are available to them. No registration is required. Come visit the CUB table for helpful information about lowering utility bills, as well as giveaways!
