Keep Illinois Warm Workshop Jan. 11

Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich urged Illinois residents to participate in the upcoming Keep Warm Illinois workshops scheduled at community colleges across Illinois. With record natural gas prices anticipated for this winter's heating season, Illinois households will face significantly higher utility bills, with costs up to 70 percent higher than last winter. While every family in Illinois will be affected, higher home heating costs will create a particular hardship for senior citizens and families already struggling to get by. These workshops will educate Illinoisans about energy-saving strategies to help reduce the cost of this winter's heating bills through conservation and weatherization techniques. A workshop will be take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 in the Cafeteria at Shawnee Community College.

"Home heating costs are threatening to break the budget for households across Illinois and our nation, but everyone can lower monthly bills by conserving energy and weatherizing their homes. Residents statewide should attend these important workshops designed to offer Illinois families the opportunity to learn more about cutting energy costs so their bills are much more affordable," said Gov. Blagojevich.