The Illinois EPA Office of Energy offers over $1 million in grants for energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings through the EECBG Program, excluding places with direct U.S. DOE funding.

Chicago opens over 150 warming centers to provide refuge from cold temperatures, with locations open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday to help the homeless and under-heated.

Argonne National Laboratory leads a $50 million initiative with seven U.S. labs to develop sodium-ion batteries as a potential alternative to lithium-ion, amidst supply-chain issues and demand surges.

The National Weather Service predicts a mild weekend for Chicago with mostly sunny skies and highs near 30-50 degrees, potential gusts, and a 60% chance of Sunday rain.

Chicago experienced subzero wind chills Thursday morning but conditions improved by evening, with a gradual warming trend forecasted into the weekend.

Chicago faces a mix of weather patterns including rain, snow, and strong winds up to 45 mph, with scattered snow showers expected in the evening and wind chill values potentially dropping below zero.

Chicago's weather features fluctuating temperatures, windy conditions, and a mix of sun, clouds, and potential snow showers as per the latest forecast.

Illinois lawmakers and scientists are tackling high energy costs and grid reliability with initiatives like Senate Bill 3959 and the development of sodium-ion batteries for renewable energy storage.

Chicago is experiencing its warmest year on record through November, averaging 57 degrees, and may break the annual record if December's average temperature is at least 27.1 degrees.

Chicago faces a cold snap with a sunny but frigid day, nighttime temperatures near 10°F, and wind chills around zero. The week offers minor relief with slight temperature increases and a possible midweek mix of snow and rain.

Chicago is experiencing cold weather with little warmth expected soon, facing sunny but frigid days with temperatures mostly in the 20s and chilly winds, according to the National Weather Service and FOX 32 Chicago.

Chicago is experiencing a post-Thanksgiving cold snap with temperatures 15 degrees below average and wind chills in the single-digits. Cold and windy conditions are expected to persist through the weekend.

Chicagoland anticipates cooler post-Thanksgiving weather, with partly sunny skies and a high near 36 on Thursday, possibly followed by flurries. The weekend looks mostly sunny with chilly highs around 28-30.