Ill. to offer tips on improving energy efficiency

CHICAGO — State and local officials have organized an "energy fair" in Chicago to help homeowners learn services available to them for improving energy efficiency.

Democratic state Sen. Annazette Collins of Chicago and other elected officials will host the fair from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the lobby of the ICE Lawndale Theaters on West Roosevelt Road.

Representatives of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will be at the free event to discuss services available to improve home heating and cooling efficiency and lower energy costs.

People may also sign up for training to become certified weatherization specialists.