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57 groups ask governor to sign Illinois CRA bill

Woodstock Institute, Housing Action Illinois, and 55 other organizations wrote to Gov,. Pritzker asking him to support S. 1608, the Black Caucus' bill to create an Illinois Community Reinvestment Act modeled on the federal anti-redlining law that was pioneered...

February 15, 2021 at 12:48 pm read more

Lenders and consumer advocates join with elected officials and faith groups to rally behind Black Caucus’ Predatory Loan Prevention bill, urging Governor to sign

SB 1792 would cap the interest rate on loans at 36% APR Looking for alternatives to high-interest-rate payday or car-title loans? We have a guide for that! Read our Resource Guide on Affordable Alternatives A coalition of more than...

January 25, 2021 at 12:59 pm read more
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Illinois Community Reinvestment Act Passed by General Assembly as Part of Black Caucus’ Economic Equity Pillar

On January 13, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation creating an Illinois Community Reinvestment Act (IL CRA) to help ensure that state regulated financial institutions better meet the needs of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, including areas where there is...

January 13, 2021 at 3:41 pm read more

Legislation ranges from payday loans to lead water pipes

Capitol News Illinois, Jan 10 By PETER HANCOCK SPRINGFIELD – As the General Assembly’s lame duck session moved into its third day, lawmakers in both chambers turned their attention to a sweeping bill aimed at narrowing economic disparities faced...

January 12, 2021 at 10:54 am read more
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Bills Signed Into Law in 2016

Woodstock saw policy advocacy successes in the Illinois Legislature in 2016

October 4, 2016 at 3:45 pm read more
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