📜🏛️ Four of my Bills Have Passed the House Floor!
Dear Neighbor,
As the legislative session carries on, I wanted to fill you in on some more recent updates. The deadline for bills to pass on the House Floor was in mid-April. And I’m happy to share that four of my bills were voted on and passed through this step! Here is a brief overview of each piece of legislation:
HB 1628: Tracks data on civil forfeiture to understand when police are seizing property
HB2545: Helps create supportive housing and independent living in communities with low affordability
HB2546: Improves the process for youthful offenders to be eligible for parole
HB 3616: Collects data on which communities in Illinois lack affordable housing for middle-class families
These bills will now make their way to the Senate. I'll keep you posted here, on how they progress. I’ll also be taking on some Senate bills as the House sponsor, so I’ll be sure to share updates around those as well.
Until then, please stay in touch, and all my best—
Will
Office Closure Notice
Our office will be closed on Thursday, May 1. We will re-open on Friday, May 2 for regular hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Thank you!
Connecting Neighborhoods Bike Ride
Join Northwest Side electeds, nonprofits, and neighbors for Bike the Boulevards on Saturday, May 3 for a bike ride and celebration of community, wellness, and the green spaces linking our neighborhoods.
We’ll gather at 9am at Koz Park, 2732 N Avers Ave, in front of the Field House. West Town Bikes will be offering standard bike checks before we kick off the ride promptly at 10am.
At the final stop at Humboldt Park, there will be music, food, and family-friendly activities—including a bouncy house for children.
Job Fair
Are you or someone you know looking for work? Learn about some exciting local opportunities! Senator Graciela Guzman, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, and Alderman Anthony Quezada are hosting a job fair on Friday, May 2 from 12 to 3 pm at NEIU El Centro, 3390 N Avondale Ave. Register here.
Airport Expo and Job Fair
The Chicago Department of Aviation’s 4th Annual Airport Expo and Job Fair will take place Thursday, May 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road. This event showcases job openings and contracting opportunities at O’Hare and Midway airports. Attendees can meet employers hiring across experience levels, learn how to become a certified vendor, and connect with the teams building the future of Chicago’s airports.
Transfer of Death Instrument Info Session
Here to Stay, PalenqueLSNA and CARPLS are hosting an info session to learn about the process to complete a Transfer of Death Instrument (TODI). The TODI is a great tool for making sure your home is transferred to those you select to be your heir or heirs. Recording your wishes with Cook County will prevent your home from going to probate court. If your home goes into probate court it could take more than a year, forcing your loved ones to hire lawyers.
The info session in English will take place virtually on Monday May 12 at 7:00pm, and the info session in Spanish will take place virtually on Monday May 12 at 6:00pm. Please register here.