COVID-19: The Help You Need and Where to Find It
The virus and widespread closures to contain it are having a devastating and unprecedented impact on local businesses and families. Mayor Lightfoot and I, and various organizations across the city are working together to provide help to families, individuals and small businesses that we all rely on.
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News and Events
LATEST PRESS RELEASE
January 26, 2021
UPCOMING EVENT
Black Women Navigating Leadership - 3.31.2021
Join the City Treasurer, Melissa Conyears-Ervin and President of Chicago State University, Zaldwaynaka "Z" Scott in a conversation on black women in leadership. Hosted by Dorthy Tucker of CBS 2 - Click Here to Check Out "Black Women in Leadership"
HOPE Inside: Plan Your Financial Journey - 4.7.2021
A Free Workshop that covers the basics of Credit, Money Management, and Budgeting. - Click here to register for this upcoming workshop now!
HOPE Inside: What you need to know: FRAUD/IDENTITY THEFT - 4.14.2021 (Money Smart Week)
While identity theft can happen to anyone, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk. - Click here to register for this upcoming workshop now!
HOPE Inside: Everyone deserves a place to call home - 4.21.2021
Are you a 1st time homebuyer? Facing Foreclosure? Or looking for rental assistance? This is the workshop for you! - Click here to register for this upcoming workshop now!
FEATURED VIDEO
June 18, 2020
FEATURED
Chicago's Treasurer scorecard seeks diversity, social responsibility from financial firms
Chicago Sun Times
February 2, 2020
Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE
April 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
April 24, 2020
#MoneyMondayswithMelissa
Federal Resources: Where to Find & How to Use Them
Guest speakers
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, IL-2
Illinois State Treasurer Susana Mendoza
John Hope Bryant, CEO, Operation Hope
Staying Safe: Protecting Your Home and Your Wallet
Guest speakers
Senator Tammy Duckworth
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx
Kristin Faust, Executive Director, Illinois Housing Development Authority
Part 1- Road to Recovery: The Next Steps in the Fight for Financial and Racial Equity
Guest speakers
Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner (26th District)
Jaime di Paulo, CEO, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Janet Ruiz, Director of Strategic Communications, Insurance Information Institute