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WGLT's Housing Solutions Forum is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Illinois State's Bone Student Center

Where do we go from here with housing in McLean County?

The challenges in our community are well documented. This WGLT-led forum will expand the conversation with featured speakers and a discussion around housing solutions, including homelessness and affordable housing. What are other communities doing to solve the housing crisis?

What: WGLT Housing Solutions Forum
When: Wednesday, May 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Illinois State University's Bone Student Center Prairie Room

Featured speakers:

Christine Haley, State Homelessness Chief, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)

Kimberly Danna, Illinois Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Panelists: Matt Burgess from Home Sweet Home, Ray Lai from McLean County Regional Planning Commission, Ed Neaves from the National Association of Realtors Executive Committee

WGLT’s Melissa Ellin and Charlie Schlenker will facilitate the conversation and audience Q&A. This event is made possible in part by the Alice and Fannie Fell Trust.

Sign language interpreters will be available at this event, courtesy of Illinois State University's Student Access and Accommodation Services team.

Parking available at the Bone Student Center.

WGLT is hosting a panel of local and statewide experts in housing, housing affordability and homelessness. We're taking questions for the Q&A in advance. What do you want to know?