You’re Invited to our Community Report on Veto Session 🎤
Dear Neighbor,
In last week’s newsletter, I focused on explaining one of the big takeaways from this year's veto session - the passage of the Pretrial Fair Fairness act. This week, I’m happy to share that I’m hosting a virtual Community Report where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from me about everything that happened in veto session.
Join State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas and me on Zoom tomorrow at 6 pm for a special live Community Report on Veto Session. This is an opportunity for all community members to learn about what bills were passed during veto session and ask questions about these policies, their impact, and policies to come during the new legislative session.
If you’d like to join us you can register now at bit.ly/CPZVeto2022.
What issues do you think I should be focusing on in Springfield? Are there policy areas I should be focusing on to best support you and your family? I want to hear from you! Click here to share your thoughts and read about the policy priorities I’ll be working on in the 2023 legislative session
I'll be looking forward to hearing from you and sharing more about my policy priorities in the new year.
Take care —
Will
FELLOWSHIP FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADS
Do you know a recent college grad? Let them know about the Dunn Fellowship Program!
This program provides bright, highly motivated recent college graduates a unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in state government while obtaining tools for their future careers - with a $40,000 salary and full state benefits.
Qualified applicants must have completed a bachelor's or higher graduate degree in the 18 months prior to the program's commencement. The program begins on the first week in August and ends on July 31st of the following year.
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
This winter, my office and the Northwest Side Solidarity Network are partnering on a Winter Clothing Drive, and we need your support!
Stop by my office or one of our partnering coffee shops to drop off your donation of winter clothing anytime before December 19th:
Sip of Hope Coffee - 3039 W Fullerton Ave.
Brew Brew Coffee & Tea - 3832 W Diversey Ave.
Sipping Turtle Cafe - 2959 N Milwaukee Ave.
Rep. Guzzardi's Office - 3458 N Cicero Ave.
We're accepting mens, women's and kids clothing, although kids winter clothing items are preferred. Please donate new or gently used items. Thank you for your support!
MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) reopened their mortgage assistance program designed to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic.
The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) provides up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners. This assistance is designed to help homeowners avoid mortgage default and foreclosure after experiencing a financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant can cover overdue mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and association fees.
The program is free and funds do not need to be repaid. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
Applications, program information and updates can be found at www.illinoishousinghelp.org.