The Woodstock Report on WVON

The Woodstock Report is a weekly segment on WVON 1690AM sharing news from the economic advocacy space in Illinois. Guests include advocates, lawmakers, government officials, and more.

Segments aired weekly from April 30 to June 11 this spring, and the show will return for weekly segments this fall.

Segments

April 30, 2025: Executive Order on Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) with Anthony Simpkins (President & CEO, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago) and Juan Calixto (Executive Vice President of External Relations, Chicago Community Loan Fund) 

May 7, 2025: Small Business Financing Transparency and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus economic equity pillar with State Senator Christopher Belt

May 14, 2025: Small Business Financing with Chrishon Lampley, Founder & CEO, Love Cork Screw Entertainment

May 21, 2025: The Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A.G.E.) with R.A.G.E. Co-Founder and CEO Asiaha Butler

May 28, 2025: The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) with CNT CEO Nina Idemudia

June 4, 2025: Fix Our Homes Illinois with Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly Executive Director Gail Schechter

June 11, 2025: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updates with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Secretary Mario Treto, Jr.