Senator Graciela Guzmán
@senatorguzman.bsky.social
State Senator for IL's District 20 | Albany Park, Avondale, Logan Square, Belmont Cragin
Contact me at 773.278.2020☎️ | 773.207.7838💬| [email protected]📨
https://linktr.ee/senatorguzman
Contact me at 773.278.2020☎️ | 773.207.7838💬| [email protected]📨
https://linktr.ee/senatorguzman
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My team is giving out these yard signs spreading awareness of rapid response contacts and how to report ICE sightings in your neighborhood. Pick up your sign emphasizing that ICE is NOT WELCOME in our city at our office, located at 3140 W. Montrose St. every M-Th from 10-5 p.m. #WeKeepUsSafe
IMPORTANT! If you are using SNAP or have a Link card, the rules are changing on February 1. Visit www.ChicagosFoodBank.org to find out what steps you need to take to make sure you keep the grocery benefits you
deserve. #SaveOurSNAP
deserve. #SaveOurSNAP
December 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
IMPORTANT! If you are using SNAP or have a Link card, the rules are changing on February 1. Visit www.ChicagosFoodBank.org to find out what steps you need to take to make sure you keep the grocery benefits you
deserve. #SaveOurSNAP
deserve. #SaveOurSNAP
On the heels of celebrating the signage of our transit reform act together, my staff had a great time visiting the Illinois Environmental Council’s office to discuss other clean energy initiatives, the history of the sustainability movement, and ideas for future legislation.
December 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On the heels of celebrating the signage of our transit reform act together, my staff had a great time visiting the Illinois Environmental Council’s office to discuss other clean energy initiatives, the history of the sustainability movement, and ideas for future legislation.
We see every day the increasing need for affordable housing, and its a challenge we take seriously. I’m excited to share that applications for Bickerdike Apartments will open in the coming days!
December 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We see every day the increasing need for affordable housing, and its a challenge we take seriously. I’m excited to share that applications for Bickerdike Apartments will open in the coming days!
Thanks to legislation I championed with State Rep. Will Guzzardi that goes into effect Jan. 1, information about the lack of affordable housing options will soon be more easily accessible, promoting the development of more reasonably priced living options. www.senatorguzman.com/news/press-r...
December 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thanks to legislation I championed with State Rep. Will Guzzardi that goes into effect Jan. 1, information about the lack of affordable housing options will soon be more easily accessible, promoting the development of more reasonably priced living options. www.senatorguzman.com/news/press-r...
🎅🏽Do you and your little ones want to chat with Santa one last time before the big day next week? You’re in luck thanks to Alderwoman Ruth Cruz’s Holiday Photo Bash & Toy Giveaway! Stop by Avondale Music Hall THIS SATURDAY to get a photo with Santa and receive free toys while supplies last.
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🎅🏽Do you and your little ones want to chat with Santa one last time before the big day next week? You’re in luck thanks to Alderwoman Ruth Cruz’s Holiday Photo Bash & Toy Giveaway! Stop by Avondale Music Hall THIS SATURDAY to get a photo with Santa and receive free toys while supplies last.
🚄Yesterday, Senate Bill 2111 was signed into law!
December 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚄Yesterday, Senate Bill 2111 was signed into law!
🎅🏽Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded how magical our community is. My team had a beautiful time at Front Porch Christmas this weekend — a community-led tradition where Santa brings Christmas to an Irving Park home, giving out presents to every kid who comes by thanks to the generosity of volunteers.
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🎅🏽Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded how magical our community is. My team had a beautiful time at Front Porch Christmas this weekend — a community-led tradition where Santa brings Christmas to an Irving Park home, giving out presents to every kid who comes by thanks to the generosity of volunteers.
Thanks to a measure I championed in partnership with State Representative Rashid that is taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, schools across the state will soon receive incentives to expand dual language programs in grade schools at no cost to their school districts.
www.senatorguzman.com/news/press-r...
www.senatorguzman.com/news/press-r...
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thanks to a measure I championed in partnership with State Representative Rashid that is taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, schools across the state will soon receive incentives to expand dual language programs in grade schools at no cost to their school districts.
www.senatorguzman.com/news/press-r...
www.senatorguzman.com/news/press-r...
I was honored to join residents and advocates of Here to Stay Community Land Trust for their Holiday Gathering! I got the chance to speak about the work we did this legislative session to encourage the development of more CLT’s here on the Northwest side and in the whole of Illinois.
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I was honored to join residents and advocates of Here to Stay Community Land Trust for their Holiday Gathering! I got the chance to speak about the work we did this legislative session to encourage the development of more CLT’s here on the Northwest side and in the whole of Illinois.
🧥🧣🌨️Let’s live our values and take care of each other this holiday season! Please share these upcoming opportunities for folks to access free coats & winter essentials, hot meals to-go, and adult health screenings.
December 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🧥🧣🌨️Let’s live our values and take care of each other this holiday season! Please share these upcoming opportunities for folks to access free coats & winter essentials, hot meals to-go, and adult health screenings.
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I'm partnering w @senatorguzman.bsky.social to collect winter clothing to distribute to our neighbors in need. We’re accepting donations of new or gently used winter gear through Tuesday, 12/16:
🧥 Coats
🥾 Boots
🧣 Scarves
🧤 Gloves and Mittens
🧢 Hats
👶 And new diapers!
🧥 Coats
🥾 Boots
🧣 Scarves
🧤 Gloves and Mittens
🧢 Hats
👶 And new diapers!
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm partnering w @senatorguzman.bsky.social to collect winter clothing to distribute to our neighbors in need. We’re accepting donations of new or gently used winter gear through Tuesday, 12/16:
🧥 Coats
🥾 Boots
🧣 Scarves
🧤 Gloves and Mittens
🧢 Hats
👶 And new diapers!
🧥 Coats
🥾 Boots
🧣 Scarves
🧤 Gloves and Mittens
🧢 Hats
👶 And new diapers!
🍎🍅🥕Check out Onward House's monthly Free Farmer's Market on Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. - noon or until food runs out. This is a great opportunity for folks struggling with food insecurity to access fresh and healthy produce for the holidays!
December 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🍎🍅🥕Check out Onward House's monthly Free Farmer's Market on Dec. 20 from 9 a.m. - noon or until food runs out. This is a great opportunity for folks struggling with food insecurity to access fresh and healthy produce for the holidays!
Calling all Jefferson and West Chicago residents! Commissioner Jessica Vasquez is hosting several Property Tax Appeals workshops throughout December so that residents can learn more about the process of appealing their property taxes for next year.
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Calling all Jefferson and West Chicago residents! Commissioner Jessica Vasquez is hosting several Property Tax Appeals workshops throughout December so that residents can learn more about the process of appealing their property taxes for next year.
The Northwest Side Job Fair is TODAY from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kilbourn Park! Stop by to connect with government, nonprofit, and private sector employers, and to get resume assistance and interview coaching!
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Northwest Side Job Fair is TODAY from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kilbourn Park! Stop by to connect with government, nonprofit, and private sector employers, and to get resume assistance and interview coaching!
My team and I joined Rep. Guzzardi and his team to help out at the Chopin Park Grocery Giveaway last week! It was great to make sure so many families had access to food before the holiday. Thanks to all the partners who helped make this happen and keep our neighbors fed!
December 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
My team and I joined Rep. Guzzardi and his team to help out at the Chopin Park Grocery Giveaway last week! It was great to make sure so many families had access to food before the holiday. Thanks to all the partners who helped make this happen and keep our neighbors fed!
A lot of folks are concerned with the recent changes to SNAP benefits. To make folks aware of the options that will remain available, regardless of what is going on with these benefits, my team and I have prepared this list of food pantries in our district.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A lot of folks are concerned with the recent changes to SNAP benefits. To make folks aware of the options that will remain available, regardless of what is going on with these benefits, my team and I have prepared this list of food pantries in our district.
REMINDER - our Legislative Town Hall is TONIGHT from 6-7:30! Join us to hear about:
-Accomplishments in the fall legislative session
-Our response to ICE activity in our schools and daycares
-New protections we secured against future federal activity
-Accomplishments in the fall legislative session
-Our response to ICE activity in our schools and daycares
-New protections we secured against future federal activity
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
REMINDER - our Legislative Town Hall is TONIGHT from 6-7:30! Join us to hear about:
-Accomplishments in the fall legislative session
-Our response to ICE activity in our schools and daycares
-New protections we secured against future federal activity
-Accomplishments in the fall legislative session
-Our response to ICE activity in our schools and daycares
-New protections we secured against future federal activity
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul in Chicago is hosting free Community Meals from 6 -7 on the second Sunday of each month in the basement of Queen of Angels Church, located at 2230 W. Sunnyside.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul in Chicago is hosting free Community Meals from 6 -7 on the second Sunday of each month in the basement of Queen of Angels Church, located at 2230 W. Sunnyside.
I am hosting an informational town hall on SNAP benefits with Congresswoman Ramirez’s office, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Illinois Department of Human Services on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. to share important updates on SNAP benefits.
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4hp6xv7s
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4hp6xv7s
November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I am hosting an informational town hall on SNAP benefits with Congresswoman Ramirez’s office, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Illinois Department of Human Services on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. to share important updates on SNAP benefits.
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4hp6xv7s
Reserve your spot here: tinyurl.com/4hp6xv7s
It was great to join neighbors for a breakfast rooted in intentional community, allyship and strength. Despite the difficulties we have faced this year, it is clear that when we come together, we are unstoppable.
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It was great to join neighbors for a breakfast rooted in intentional community, allyship and strength. Despite the difficulties we have faced this year, it is clear that when we come together, we are unstoppable.
Open Enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace GetCoveredIllinois.gov is now open! Please join us this Thurs., Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at my district office, located at 3140 W. Montrose Ave. where a Healthcare Navigator from Get Covered Illinois will be able to assist.
November 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Open Enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace GetCoveredIllinois.gov is now open! Please join us this Thurs., Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at my district office, located at 3140 W. Montrose Ave. where a Healthcare Navigator from Get Covered Illinois will be able to assist.
Join us Monday, Nov. 24 from 2–4 p.m. at Chopin Park (3420 N. Long) as we come together to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Additionally you can drop off items during business hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday prior to Nov. 20.
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Join us Monday, Nov. 24 from 2–4 p.m. at Chopin Park (3420 N. Long) as we come together to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Additionally you can drop off items during business hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday prior to Nov. 20.
Join my office, 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata, State Representative Will Guzzardi, and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez for a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway as we show our appreciation for our senior residents!
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Join my office, 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata, State Representative Will Guzzardi, and Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez for a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway as we show our appreciation for our senior residents!
No one should go without a meal this Thanksgiving. 🧡
If you’re struggling to afford food this holiday season, you can sign up for a free Thanksgiving meal cooked by a neighbor.
If you’re struggling to afford food this holiday season, you can sign up for a free Thanksgiving meal cooked by a neighbor.
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
No one should go without a meal this Thanksgiving. 🧡
If you’re struggling to afford food this holiday season, you can sign up for a free Thanksgiving meal cooked by a neighbor.
If you’re struggling to afford food this holiday season, you can sign up for a free Thanksgiving meal cooked by a neighbor.
Missed out on what happened during this fall legislative session? Here is a quick recap of the key bills we passed:
🩺HB 1085 – Expands access to mental and behavioral health care
🛡️ HB 1312 – Protects immigrant families’ constitutional rights in schools, hospitals, daycares and courthouses
🩺HB 1085 – Expands access to mental and behavioral health care
🛡️ HB 1312 – Protects immigrant families’ constitutional rights in schools, hospitals, daycares and courthouses
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Missed out on what happened during this fall legislative session? Here is a quick recap of the key bills we passed:
🩺HB 1085 – Expands access to mental and behavioral health care
🛡️ HB 1312 – Protects immigrant families’ constitutional rights in schools, hospitals, daycares and courthouses
🩺HB 1085 – Expands access to mental and behavioral health care
🛡️ HB 1312 – Protects immigrant families’ constitutional rights in schools, hospitals, daycares and courthouses