Whether you’re fixing your credit or just getting started, we’ll help you take the next step.
Credit Comeback brings together Chicago’s banking and financial partners to help you understand your credit, build a budget you can actually stick to, and take your next financial step, so you’re not figuring it out alone.

Learn how to…

• Understand and improve your credit score
• Create a realistic monthly budget
• Build an emergency savings fund
• Develop strategies for reducing and eliminating debt
• Set achievable financial goals
• and more!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Center | 4314 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

Register today!

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Join the Chicago Treasurer’s Office and the 10th Ward Alderman Chico’s Office for a free workshop featuring industry experts and networking with fellow entrepreneurs. Whether you’re ready to start a business or looking to grow one, this session will give you the tools and connections to move forward.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Hegewisch Community Center | 13323 S Green bay Ave, Chicago, IL 60633

Register today!

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Join the Chicago Treasurer’s Office and Huntington Bank for a free, beginner-friendly workshop designed to make investing easier to understand.

During this session, attendees will learn how saving and investing small amounts over time can support long-term financial goals, why getting started matters, and how working with a financial advisor can help guide the process. No previous investing experience is required.

🗓️ Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Huntington Bank | 1400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Register today!

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A BWTT® Financial Education Workshop

You’re invited to a free workshop hosted by the Chicago Treasurer’s Office and MSU Federal Credit Union.

Access to capital looks different in 2026. If you’re a small business owner trying to figure out how to fund your next move, this workshop breaks down what lenders are really looking for right now, how to strengthen your application, and what it actually takes to secure capital in today’s lending environment.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: MSU Federal Credit Union, 2727 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Register today — space is limited.

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Thinking about buying a home? Sign up for this free event series and learn how to make it happen.

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Harry S. Truman College (McKeon Lobby), 1145 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: Free for all residents

What You’ll Gain

HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education
A 4-hour course led through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) HUD-certified homebuyer education program. Complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to earn your Homebuyer Education Certificate.

Down Payment Assistance Guidance
Learn about the City of Chicago’s HomeGrown Down Payment Assistance Program and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.

Resource Fair
Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Important Details

• This is Part 1 of a two-part series. You must attend both Part 1 (September 12) and Part 2 (September 19) to earn your certificate.
• Please arrive promptly. Attendees will not be admitted past 9:15 AM.
• Space is limited. Register today.

Click Here to Register Today!

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Thinking about buying a home? Sign up for this free event series and learn how to make it happen.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Harry S. Truman College (McKeon Lobby), 1145 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: Free for all residents

What You’ll Gain

HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education
A 4-hour course led through Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) HUD-certified homebuyer education program. Complete both Part 1 and Part 2 to earn your Homebuyer Education Certificate.

Down Payment Assistance Guidance
Learn about the City of Chicago’s HomeGrown Down Payment Assistance Program and other grants and resources that can make homeownership more affordable.

Resource Fair
Connect with lenders, housing professionals, and community organizations who can help you move forward on your path to homeownership.

Important Details

• This is Part 2 of a two-part series. You must attend both Part 1 (September 12) and Part 2 (September 19) to earn your certificate.
• Please arrive promptly. Attendees will not be admitted past 9:15 AM.
• Space is limited. Register today.

Click Here to Register Today!

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