📅📢 Join us for a New Date for our Town Hall!
Dear Neighbor,
We have a rescheduled date for our annual legislative town hall!
Join Rep. Lilian Jimenez, Sen. Graciela Guzman, Sen. Omar Aquino, and me on Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Grace and Peace Church, 1856 N Leclaire Ave. We’ll gather to discuss the state budget, highlight key legislation passed during the spring session, and look ahead to what’s on the agenda for the upcoming fall veto session.
Come with your questions, share your thoughts, and enjoy some tacos! Be sure to RSVP here: bit.ly/2026LTH. Thank you for your flexibility as we rescheduled this event. We look forward to seeing you there!
All my best,
Will
Back to School Fair
Sen. Graciela Guzman and I are hosting our annual Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 15 with Northwest Center. Join us at Kelvyn Park, 4438 W Wrightwood Ave. from 10am to 1pm for free backpacks and school supplies, free haircuts for kids, healthcare services, community resources, and family activities. Please note that backpacks and school supplies will be given away on a first come, first serve basis, until we run out.
Back to School Supply Drive
From July 13 through August 7, our offices are collecting NEW school supplies to fill backpacks to distribute to students at our Back to School Fair. We’re looking for NEW donations of:
Backpacks
Pencil cases
Pencils
Pens
Highlighters
Paper
Plain color folders
Binders
Notebooks
Small tissue packs
Hand sanitizer
Calculators
Erasers
Pencil sharpeners
Crayons
Markers
Sen. Guzman’s office at 3140 W. Montrose and my office at 3001 N. Central Park will be donation drop-off locations. For the full list of drop-off locations, scan the QR code on the flyer!
Illinois Commerce Commission Public Forum
Join the Illinois Commerce Commission on Wednesday, July 15 from 7 to 9pm at Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave, 10th Floor Library for a public forum concerning the proposed rate increase for gas service requested by Peoples Gas. Chicago gas customers deserve a voice. Attend the state public forum, and tell regulators how another rate hike would impact you and your community. Learn more and RSVP here.
TODI Workshop
Northwest Center will be hosting a TODI Workshop on Thursday July 16 from 10 to 11am and a Legal Assistance Clinic on Thursday, July 23 from 1 to 4pm. Receive one-on-one legal assistance to complete a TODI. Both events will be at 5233 W Diversey.
Workers' Rights Workshop
ARISE Chicago is hosting a Spanish-language presentation regarding workers' rights on Wednesday, July 15 from 6-7:30pm at Parroquia de Jesus, Pan de Vida, located at 2915 W Palmer St.
Foreclosure Prevention
Are you behind on your mortgage or worried about foreclosure? Join Northwest Center for a free workshop to learn about your rights and options that may help you keep your home. Brenda Grauer from CARPLS Legal Aid will discuss the foreclosure process, loan modifications, repayment plans, and common foreclosure scams. Get reliable information, ask questions, and connect with resources that can help you retain your home. The workshop will be on Tuesday, July 14 from 10 to 11:30am at 5233 W Diversey.