PLPA Economic Impact & Job Creation
How the Predatory Loan Prevention Act in Illinois benefits communities and increases equity.
Woodstock plans two new Fact Books in 2021
Coming in 2021, two new Fact Books: one features 2020 Dodd-Frank Data, the other will aggregate the data from 34 years of Fact Book data to analyze long-term trends Fact Books, A Valuable Resource Woodstock Institute’s Community Lending Fact...
Testimony of Brent Adams to Senate Executive Committee supporting Anti-Predatory Lending Act/Predatory Loan Prevention Act
In support of HB 2685 – SFA 3 and specifically the portion of the bill that establishes a 36% cap on consumer loans in Illinois. I took an Uber to the train station yesterday. When I told the driver...
Comment: we can do better than this stimulus package
It’s easy to go down a very dark path with regard to the motives behind these Congressional decisions, but at a time when the racial wealth gap is front and center, the current stimulus package leaves us massively disappointed....
Horacio Mendez Named New President of Woodstock Institute
Horacio Mendez Named New President of Woodstock Institute FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2020 CONTACT: Jenna Severson, 616-914-2844, jseverson@woodstockinst.org CHICAGO: Horacio Mendez, an experienced executive with expertise in policy, regulation, finance, research and strategy, has been named President of Woodstock Institute by its Board...
Patterns of Disparity: Small Business Lending In Illinois
This report finds businesses in low- and moderate-income and communities of color received fewer loans from banks than businesses in higher-income and predominantly white areas across Illinois. The report, which examines and compares lending reported by banks under...
Digitally Divided: Older Adult Banking Vulnerabilities in the Chicago Region
Digitally Divided: Older Adult Banking Vulnerabilities in the Chicago Region April 17, 2019 Lauren Nolan This report reveals neighborhoods at highest risk of being left out of mainstream financial services, and offers solutions for financial institutions and policymakers. This...
Children’s Savings Accounts: Statewide Candidates Respond to Questionnaire
Children’s Savings Accounts: Statewide Candidates Respond to Questionnaire Woodstock Institute sent a questionnaire to all candidates for Governor, Attorney General, and Treasurer who will appear on the ballot in the 2018 General Election in Illinois asking their position on...
Check Cashing Fairness Act Now Illinois Law
Check Cashing Fairness Act Now Illinois Law Governor’s Signature Cements Consumer Victory Following Months of Advocacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2018 PRESS CONTACTS: Brent Adams (badams@woodstockinst.org) or Jenna Severson (jseverson@woodstockinst.org) 312-368-0310 CHICAGO, IL – Governor Rauner signed...
Aging in Place: A Strategic Plan to Support Older Adult Housing Needs in the Chicago Region
Aging in Place: A Strategic Plan to Support Older Adult Housing Needs in the Chicago Region July 31, 2018 Lauren Nolan, Jason Olson This report identifies the conditions and challenges facing the growing population of older adults...