by | Mar 9, 2023 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates
We have a rare opportunity to shape a critical new oversight system in Illinois. Right now, rules are being made that will determine how strong of a tool the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act (IL CRA) will be for building a fair, inclusive system of lending and...
by | Feb 22, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2023Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or 312-854-3333 CHICAGO, IL – CHICAGO, IL – A new state legislative proposal will expand opportunities...
by | Feb 16, 2023 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
HOME Illinois is a Historic Investment to End Homelessness State budget proposal provides $350 million in state and federal funding, including $85 million in new state funding to prevent and end homelessness Governor JB Pritzker released his fiscal year 2024 budget...
by | Feb 9, 2023 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Each year, Housing Action Illinois works on a broad range of issues aligned with our core mission of creating an Illinois where everyone has a good, affordable place to call home. Below are some of our priorities for the 2023 Illinois General Assembly session, as well...
by | Jan 11, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Housing Action is excited to celebrate two key wins from the 2022 lame duck Illinois General Assembly session: Increased Funding for the Rental Housing Support Program House Bill 3878 increases the fee on the recordation of real estate documents from $10 to $20 to...
by | Jul 28, 2022 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
Illinois renters must earn nearly $23 per hour to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment For Immediate Release: July 28, 2022Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or...
