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. Join CUB at one of our April events to learn how to protect your wallet and the planet!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, EnviroFest (in-person)
Join CUB and state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe at the Portage Park Fieldhouse (4100 N. Long Ave., Chicago, IL 60641) for the third annual EnviroFest, an environmental resource fair featuring resources from various local and statewide advocates and organizations, as well as several interactive activities. Learn more about this event and RSVP here.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, Home Energy Savings + Internet Options and Data Privacy: What you need to know (online)
Join Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, state Rep. Mary Gill and CUB to learn how to reduce your energy costs. This event is designed to help you better understand your energy bills, avoid utility scams and learn more about programs designed to save you energy and money. Bring all your utility-related questions! Plus, you’ll learn about your Internet service options and how to protect your privacy online. To attend this online event, please sign up here.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, Home Energy Savings + Internet Options and Data Privacy: What you need to know (online)
Join Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, state Rep. Mary Gill, and CUB to learn how to reduce your energy costs. This event is designed to help you better understand your energy bills, avoid utility scams and learn more about programs designed to save you energy and money. Bring all your utility-related questions! Plus, you’ll learn about your Internet service options and how to protect your privacy online. To attend this online event, please sign up here.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, DeKalb County Earth Fest (in-person)
Join CUB and DeCarbon DeKalb at the NIU Founders Memorial Library (217 Normal Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115) for a free, festive family-friendly day of learning how decarbonizing our homes and towns can make us wealthier, healthier, and happier. Click here for more information about this event.
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, Chicago Earth Day Resource Fair (in-person)
Join CUB at Dvorak Park (1119 W. Cullerton St., Chicago, IL 60608) to learn about how you can help to protect the Earth! Visit tables from various environmental organizations, and learn more about gardening, recycling, forest preserves, water and energy conservation, native plants and animals, and more!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, Skokie Energy and Home Repair Resource Fair (in-person)
Join CUB at the Skokie Public Library (5215 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077) to learn about low- and no-cost renewable energy and efficiency programs to help you upgrade your home and lower your utility bills. Drop in anytime to browse resources, speak with experts, and enjoy free giveaways.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, Home Energy Savings and Navigating Solar Options (online)
Join CUB to learn about your energy choices, ways to save money on your utility bills and solar options. Afterwards, representatives from the McHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County Citizens Climate Lobby, and the Illinois Solar Education group will be on hand to answer questions and explain how their organizations promote sustainable practices. Please register in advance here.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, Zion Senior Resource Expo (in-person)
Join CUB at the Zion Sports Arena (2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion, IL 60099) for the 24th Annual Zion Senior Resource Expo. This event brings more than 60 senior service exhibitors together to share information about their programs and services.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, Navigating Solar Options (in-person)
Join CUB and the Chicago Environmentalists at the Sulzer Regional Library (4455 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625) for a presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy. Listen to a CUB expert explain different solar programs and incentives available, why clean energy is more affordable and reliable, and how different state policies benefit consumers. Please register in advance here.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, Tinley Park Earth Day Fair (in-person)
Join CUB at the Tinley Park Village Hall (16250 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477) to learn more about sustainability and ecology through local organizations and lots of family-friendly activities.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, Forest Park Nature Center Earth Day Festival (in-person)
Join CUB at the Forest Park Nature Center (5809 N. Forest Park Dr., Peoria Heights, IL 61616) to celebrate Earth Day with sustainable resources, a variety of scheduled programs and performances, food trucks and hundreds of guests.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, Oak Park Sustainability Fair (in-person)
Join CUB at the McDonough Hall, St. Giles Parish (1101 Columbian Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302) to learn about living in harmony with the Earth. Stop by and meet vendors from local organizations, both civic and religious.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, Navigating Solar Options (in-person)
Join CUB at the Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church (8505 Church St., Crystal Lake, IL 60012) for a presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, Lake Villa Home Energy Savings (in-person)
Join CUB at the Lake Villa District Library (140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst, IL 60046) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. Please register in advance here.
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, Skokie Energy and Home Repair Resource Fair (in-person)
Join CUB at the Skokie Public Library (5215 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077) to learn about low- and no-cost renewable energy and efficiency programs to upgrade your home and lower your utility bills. Drop in anytime to browse resources, speak with experts and enjoy free giveaways.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, Let the Sun Shine In: Community Solar Programs (in-person)
Join CUB at the Palos Heights Public Library (12501 S. 71st Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463) to learn about how community solar programs can lower energy costs and support local sustainability efforts, with no installation. Please register in advance here.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, Franklin Park Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB at the Franklin Park Public Library (10311 Grand Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131) for a free event on how to reduce your utility bills and tap into money-saving, clean energy programs. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to receive a personalized analysis of their bills. Please call 847-455-6016 to reserve your time slot.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, Jefferson Park Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, and state Sen. Robert Martwick at the Portage Park Senior Center (4001 N. Long Ave., Chicago, IL 60641) for a free event on how to reduce your utility bills and tap into money-saving, clean energy programs. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to receive a personalized analysis of their bills. Please register in advance here.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, Green Living Summit (in-person)
Join CUB and the Chicago Westside NAACP at the Garfield Park Golden Dome Fieldhouse (100 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624) for fun, tips, and talks on living eco-friendly and loving our planet. Get ready to dive into all things sustainability and eco-friendly at this in-person event. Click here for more information about this event.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, Streamwood Environmental Education Day (in-person)
Join CUB at the Streamwood Village Hall (301 E. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107) for the annual Streamwood Environmental Education Day (SEED). Representatives from various groups will be on hand with information on gardening, water quality and conservation, native plantings, recycling, and energy efficiency. Click here for more information about this event.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, Warrenville Arbor Day Event (in-person)
Join CUB at the Warrenville Park District Recreation Center (3S260 Warren Ave., Warrenville, IL 60555) for a free event that brings the community together to offer people an opportunity to receive free native trees or shrub seedlings to plant in their yard. Click here for more information about this event.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, Greater Chatham Communities Home Expo (in-person)
Join CUB at the Tuley Park Fieldhouse (501 E. 90th Pl., Chicago, IL 60619) for an event designed to introduce potential and existing homeowners to programs and services to prevent foreclosure. Please RSVP here.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, Earth-A-Palooza (in-person)
Join CUB at the Linne Woods (6300 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL 60053) for the 2026 Morton Grove Earth-A-Palooza. Explore the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of the Forest Preserves. Come enjoy free kids’ activities, tree climbing, Brookfield Zoo animals and more. Please RSVP here.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, Wheeling Home Energy Savings / Cómo ahorrar en las facturas de servicios públicos (in-person)
Join CUB at the Indian Trails Public Library (355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. This presentation will be conducted in English and Spanish. Please register in advance here.
El Citizens Utility Board los invita el jueves, 30 de abril, en la librería Indian Trails (355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090) para aprender sobre sus facturas de servicios públicos. Esta sesión le ayudará a entender mejor su factura de gas/electricidad, evitar estafas, y aprovechar programas útiles (y gratuitos) para ahorrar energía y dinero. ¡Traigan sus preguntas! Haga clic en este enlace para registrarse.
