BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Association of REALTORS® - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Association of REALTORS® X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagorealtor.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Association of REALTORS® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T214500 DTSTAMP:20260408T161126Z CREATED:20260312T210905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T161126Z UID:10000254-1776146400-1776203100@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:2026 Capitol Conference and REALTOR® Lobby Day DESCRIPTION:2026 Capitol Conference and REALTOR® Lobby Day\n\n\n\n \n Tuesday\, September 7\, 2027 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nMake your rEALTOR® voice heard.\n\n\n\nJoin us at the 2026 Capitol Conference & REALTOR® Lobby Day! This is your opportunity to join hundreds of members in advancing our industry with legislators in Springfield — and we’ve made transportation easy. \n\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited street parking is available at the bus pickup site located near the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (1314 E. 47th St.). Rideshare is highly encouraged to this location.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of events\n\n\n\n\n5:45 AM | Bus pickup at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (1314 E. 47th St. Chicago\, IL 60653)  \n\n\n\n6:00 AM | Bus Departure  \n\n\n\n9:45 AM | Arrival in Springfield | Check-In  \n\n\n\n10:00 AM | Capitol Conference Programming Begins\n\n\n\n11:45 AM | Capitol Conference Lunch \n\n\n\n12:00 PM | Programming Continues\n\n\n\n1:00 PM | Load Buses to State Capitol Legislative Visit \n\n\n\n4:00 PM | Capitol Conference Reception  \n\n\n\n6:00 PM | Event Concludes | Load Buses for Return to Chicago  \n\n\n\n9:45 PM | Arrival in Chicago | Drop-off at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (1314 E. 47th St. Chicago\, IL 60653)\n\n\n\n\n\ntickets\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. \n\n\n\nIf you have already registered for Capitol Conference through the Illinois REALTORS® and would like to ride the bus to Springfield with us\, please email events@chicagorealtor.com. Advanced notice is required to board the bus. \n\n\n\nPlease review our cancellation policy below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\nBoard the bus in the morning (arrive by 5:45 AM) with fellow REALTORS® at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (1314 E. 47th St.). The bus will depart from this location at 6:00 AM SHARP.  \n\n\n\nUpon arrival in Springfield\, we’ll stop at the Bank of Springfield Center for registration. Then\, we’ll enjoy lunch while hearing about important legislation that impacts our industry. Following lunch\, we’ll visit the Capitol and see the REALTOR® influence in action. The day will conclude with the Lobby Day Reception\, followed by more networking and fun on the bus ride home.   \n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: All Members MUST check-in at the Illinois REALTOR® check-in desk upon arrival at the Bank of Springfield Center and pick up their name badge. If your name badge is not picked up\, Illinois REALTORS® will consider you a no-show and you will incur a $75 fee to your member account.   \n\n\n\nThis is a Chicago REALTOR® Members-only event. Capitol Conference is open to Illinois REALTORS® members and industry partners. If you are an eligible attendee who is a non-Chicago REALTORS® member interested in riding the bus to the 2026 Capitol Conference and REALTOR® Lobby Day\, please submit your request to events@chicagorealtor.com. If space on the bus is available a week prior to the event\, you will be notified.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation INFORMATION\n\n\n\nAll cancellations must be made in writing by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com by Friday\, April 10th. Any cancellations after this date or no-shows on the day of the event will incur a $75 fee to their member account.     \n\n\n\nEvent policy\n\n\n\nPlease click here for more information on Chicago REALTORS® event attendance and cancellation policy. Due to strict capacity limits\, walkup registrations are not allowed for the bus.   \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.   \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.  \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/2026-capitol-conference-and-realtor-lobby-day/ LOCATION:Bank of Springfield\, 1 Convention Center Plaza\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CAPCON-2026-1200x628-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T111500 DTSTAMP:20260327T193554Z CREATED:20260312T195318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T193554Z UID:10000255-1776333600-1776338100@chicagorealtor.com SUMMARY:Chicago Fair Housing in Action: Compliance\, Vouchers & Expanding Access to Homeownership  DESCRIPTION:Chicago Fair Housing in Action: Compliance\, Vouchers & Expanding Access to Homeownership \n\n\n\n \n Tuesday\, September 7\, 2027 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n \n \n \n fb icon\n \n \n \n tw icon\n \n \n \n em icon\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a focused 75-minute webinar featuring three expert perspectives on fair housing in Chicago today. Each speaker will deliver a concise power presentation designed to help you better serve your clients across our communities.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll hear from leaders representing the Chicago Commission on Human Relations\, the Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Fair Housing Alliance as they share insights on:  \n\n\n\n\nFair Housing compliance in Chicago — understanding protected classes\, common violations and practical steps you can take\, as REALTORS®\, to reduce risk and stay aligned with the law. \n\n\n\nHousing Choice Vouchers explained — separating fact from fiction and addressing common misconceptions that can unintentionally limit housing opportunities. \n\n\n\nA pathway to homeownership for voucher holders — an introduction to the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program and its innovative peer mentorship model connecting current homeowners with future buyers. \n\n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with practical knowledge and resources you can share with clients\, colleagues and brokerages to help expand housing opportunity across Chicago.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril is Fair Housing Month! \n\n\n\nThis is a time to reflect on the role housing professionals play in creating equitable access to housing and ensuring compliance with the laws that protect it.  \n\n\n\nExplore more Fair Housing resources and what the Chicago Association of REALTORS® is doing to promote equity for all.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: ComplimentaryNon-Members: $20 \n\n\n\nRegistration will close on Thursday\, April 16th at 9:30 AM.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event\n\n\n\nA reminder with the event link will be emailed to you two hours prior to the event start time. \n\n\n\nYou must be logged into your Eventbrite account with the same email you used to register for the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Host \n\n\n\nCassandra (Ms. Cass) Sneed\n\n\n\nVice-President of Community Engagement | EXIT Strategy Realty \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Ballard\n\n\n\nExecutive Director | Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKRISTEN LEE\n\n\n\nDirector of Compliance | Chicago Commission on Human Relations  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJESSICA MALLON\n\n\n\nDirector of Policy and Fair Housing | Chicago Housing Authority  \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nTap each speakers’ name below to expand their bio. \n\n\n\nAdam Ballard | Executive Director\, Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance\nAdam has a demonstrated career history in advocating for housing choice and transportation access for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Adam began his career as a community development organizer in housing at Access Living\, where he would build his career as a housing and transportation policy analyst. He most recently served as an Associate State Director at AARP Illinois where he was instrumental in shaping policy and advocacy agendas in housing and transportation\, while also working with AARP’s Livable Communities team nationwide. \n\n\n\nAdam is an active member of several boards and committees dedicated to advancing racial equity\, disability justice\, wealth building\, public health\, and climate resilience within region. He is passionate about building relationships that allow change to happen – from grass roots leaders and those who are most affected by broader policy decisions\, all the way up to partnerships with stakeholders and decision makers who can help implement those changes on a widespread level.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristen Lee | Director of Compliance\, Chicago Commission on Human Relations  \nKristen Lee serves as the Director of Compliance for the Chicago Commission on Human Relations\, a role she has held since September 2022. An experienced attorney with a strong commitment to public service\, she leads the Commission’s fair housing enforcement efforts and oversees investigations into discriminatory housing practices. Her work supports the Commission’s mission to advance civil rights in Chicago through enforcement\, education\, and community engagement.  \n\n\n\nLee is a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and UIC Law School\, and she is licensed to practice law in Illinois. She and her husband\, Sean\, live in Chicago with their daughter\, Grace\, and enjoy exploring the city together.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Mallon | Director of Policy and Fair Housing\, Chicago Housing Authority  \nJessica L. Mallon is the Director of Fair Housing & Policy\, where she oversees Housing Choice Voucher compliance at the Chicago Housing Authority.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister below\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nevent policy\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Please click here for more information on Chicago REALTORS® event attendance and cancellation policy. A limited quantity of on-site registrations will be accepted\, pending availability.   \n\n\n\nBy registering to participate in this event\, you hereby acknowledge and consent that The Chicago Association of REALTORS® (and their assignees) may take photographs and/or video of you during the event and may use those photographs and recordings for the Association’s purposes\, including but not limited to news\, publicity and fundraising purposes\, without further compensation to you. All such photos and videos are the sole property of the Association.   \n\n\n\nProfessional recordings intended for commercial purposes without prior written authorization from association leadership are strictly prohibited. Learn more about the association’s Professional Recording Policy.  \n\n\n\nThe Chicago Association of REALTORS® (Chicago REALTORS®) is committed to creating a safe and inclusive experience for our community and providing a friendly and welcoming environment for all. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Please act professionally and follow our Code of Conduct at all Chicago REALTORS® events. Do you require special accommodation? If so\, please identify any special accommodation by emailing events@chicagorealtor.com at least one week prior to the event date.   \n\n\n\nInterested in receiving our events emails? Click here to sign-up!  URL:https://chicagorealtor.com/event/chicago-fair-housing-in-action-compliance-vouchers-expanding-access-to-homeownership/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagorealtor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-4.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR