Listen Now: SAFE-T Act Podcast

• SAFE-T Act

NEW PODCAST: Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and Senator Robert Peters discuss misinformation being spread about the SAFE-T Act and what to expect when the Pretrial Fairness Act part of the bill takes effect January 1, 2023, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

LISTEN: https://ilsendems.co/3V03OlG

Emergency Mortgage Assistance Info Webinars (IHDA's ILHAF)

IHDA is offering informational webinars regarding the upcoming second round of the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF 2.0), launching this fall. These one-hour Webex sessions will give an overview of the program requirements and application process.

These webinars are between October 18 - November 10, are free to the public, and simply require entering your name and email to attend. Please refer to the list of registration links below, including seven sessions in English and three in Spanish.

Direct any ILHAF-related questions to the dedicated help lines at 1-866-454-3571 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (English) Registration Links
• Tues 10/18 3:30 p.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=ra09a1153bae09ffd5ab1693b2f8f965f
• Wed 10/19 2 p.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=r164e0e8e19133198c5ebaca84bb6fcf8
• Mon 10/24 9 a.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=r596d01744158c47026abadbfbe351401
• Fri 10/28 11 a.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=re334fcb5a3cbceb80db7597c80aec9bc
• Tues 11/1 4:30 p.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=r8898f786b5934acf37931e1f7672a879
• Thurs 11/3 11 a.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=r998e3dc87ee9a673e08c67257a0b4ae9
• Wed 11/9 4:30 p.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=rd18e19bc82a33ba195215fb1d036c949

ILHAF 2.0 Informational Webinar (Spanish) Registration Links
• Tues 10/25 4:30 p.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=r7d6aaac1d91b65ea902dcdd7bde1eb1e
• Wed 11/2 8:30 a.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=r7a5fe8ed0aa012e26a20385f4b829d3a
• Thurs 11/10 11 a.m.: https://illinois2.webex.com/illinois2/j.php?RGID=rc9ff62b74ca7451d24964a0596a2864f

The Facts on the SAFE-T Act and Public Safety

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, we will host a virtual panel discussion with survivors and advocates as we dispel myths on ending money bond and how we build safe communities. Register here.

Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot Program Act

Working in Springfield to pass the Rust Belt to Green Belt Pilot Program Act so we can reverse the course of history on the Southeast Side and make it the home of sustainability and green jobs instead of polluters and dirty manufacturing.

Sign the petition with the link below in support of bringing economic and environmental justice to our Chicago communities: https://chng.it/CVvMKMD5