📣☀️Summer Opportunity: Join Our Office as a Community Outreach Intern!
Dear Neighbor,
Do you know a high school or college student in the 39th District who is passionate about making a difference in their community, who is interested in local government, policy, and community organizing?
I’m excited to announce that my office is now accepting applications for a Community Outreach Intern for the summer, from June 9 through August 15. This intern will play an important role in supporting our work throughout the district, including:
Engaging with community members and local organizations
Attending events and meetings across the district
Assisting with event planning and neighborhood canvassing
Collaborating with our district staff on outreach initiatives
If you or someone you know is interested, please apply at bit.ly/2025InternGuzzardi or contact our office for more information. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 2. We look forward to welcoming a passionate new member to our team this summer!
All my best—
Will
IDFPR Event
Join us on Tuesday, April 29 from 3 to 6pm at the Portage-Cragin Branch Library, 5108 W Belmont Ave for an in-person professional licensing assistance event with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This event will offer on-site support for applications, addressing deficiencies, and answering your questions. Be sure to bring all necessary licensure documents. While walk-ins are welcome, RSVPs will be prioritized, so register in advance to secure your spot.
Northwest Center Chicago, UIC Law Fair Housing Clinic
Join law students from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law for an informative session on housing rights, where they will break down key legal protections under the Fair Housing Act, The Illinois Human Rights Act, and the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act.
This bilingual presentation (English and Spanish) will empower attendees by explaining their protections under the law in plain language, ensuring that everyone leaves with a clear understanding of their rights, including:
Your rights under federal and Illinois state law, including how Illinois expands protections beyond the Fair Housing Act
Recognizing housing discrimination: what it looks like and how to take action
Immigration status as a protected class in Illinois
Real-world impact, including a recent monumental legal win for immigrant tenants in Chicago
Date: Monday, April 21
Time: 5:30 to 7 pm
Location: Northwest Community Church, 5318 W. Diversey Ave.
Parking available at Regency Inn Banquet Hall (across the street)
Healthcare Enrollment Workshop
The Open Enrollment Period for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace ended on January 15, but you may still be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan if you have recently experienced a Qualifying Life Event. Stop by our district office on Thursday, April 24 from 11am to 2pm to chat with Get Covered Illinois representatives to see if you qualify for healthcare coverage and get help with the enrollment process.
Qualifying Life Events Include:
Loss of job-based coverage
Loss of Medicaid coverage
Marriage
Leaving incarceration
Having or adopting a child
Turning 26 years old
Divorce or legal separation
Becoming a US citizen
Senior Resource Fair
My office will be joining Senator Graciela Guzman at their Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 22 from 11am to 2pm, at Northwest Community Church, 5318 W. Diversey Ave. Enjoy health and wellness activities, senior services and programs, and refreshments.