🗣️📢 Join us for two Upcoming Town Halls!
Dear Neighbor,
In these last few weeks, I have sent out a four part series of newsletters about my work in Springfield this spring session. Be sure to check those out here: www.repguzzardi.com/updates, to read about the state budget, major legislation passed, my own legislative wins, and ongoing work and issues.
I want to share two opportunities to hear more from me, as well as other Northwest Side legislators, as we unpack what this session means for all of us here in our communities.
First, this Saturday, June 20, I’ll be at The People’s Lobby’s State Budget Debrief Town Hall, “How Our State Can Lead the Resistance at Carl Schurz High School, 3601 N. Milwaukee Ave. Doors will open at 11:00am, and the program will begin at 11:30am, including a brief overview of what happened with the state budget this session, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of elected officials.
And then on Tuesday, July 7, I would like to invite you to join Rep. Lilian Jimenez, Sen. Graciela Guzman, Sen. Omar Aquino, and me for our annual legislative town hall. We’ll gather from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Grace and Peace Church, 1856 N Leclaire Ave. to discuss the state budget and some key legislation we passed this session. Come with your questions, share your thoughts, and enjoy some tacos! Be sure to RSVP here: bit.ly/2026LTH.
All my best,
Will
Office Closure Notice
Our office will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday, June 22 for regular hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact us at (773) 853-2570 or at will@repguzzardi.com for assistance, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you!
Be My Neighbor Day
Join WTTW Kids, Fred Rogers Productions, and PNC Grow Up Great for "Be My Neighbor Day,” a free family event that celebrates what it means to be a caring neighbor. Enjoy hands-on activities, free educational resources, visit with community helpers, and meet Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Koz Park, 2732 N Avers Ave, Find more information here!
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides emergency rental assistance to tenants and housing providers/landlords across Illinois who have pending cases in eviction court. Eligible applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 that can be applied to past due rent, up to $700 for court costs, and up to two months' future rent to prevent housing displacement.
CBRAP is accepting new applications for a limited time beginning Wednesday, May 27, through Monday, June 22, 2026.
Avondale Business Spotlight Awards
The Avondale Spotlight Awards celebrate the businesses, people, and organizations that help make Avondale one of Chicago’s most vibrant and unique neighborhoods. Avondale Neighborhood Association andNorth Branch Works invite community members, residents, workers, and visitors to nominate the businesses and individuals who deserve recognition for their contributions to the Avondale community. Find out more information and nominate businesses and individuals here before the June 23 deadline.
Chopin Park Summer Fest Volunteers
The Chopin Park Advisory Council is looking for volunteers to support the upcoming Summer Fest on Saturday, June 27. Interested volunteers can learn more and sign up here.