by | Feb 12, 2024 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 12, 2024 CONTACT: Zindy MarquezDirector of Communications312.202.3657 (office)zmarquez@clccrul.org SPRINGFIELD, IL – On Friday, February 9th, the Community Safety Through Stable Homes Act Coalition joined Senator Karina Villa (25th...
by | Jan 26, 2024 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Applications are due March 1, 2024 for this property tax deferral program. Starting with property taxes due in tax year year 2023, which are due in 2024, a change in state law has permanently lowered the interest rate for eligible seniors who defer some or all of the...
by | Jan 8, 2024 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Advocating for Longtime Illinoisans & Recent Arrivals Experiencing Homelessness As we work to end homelessness for both Illinoisans already experiencing homelessness and new arrivals, we must stay united and focus on housing as a basic human need for all. A Shifting...
by | Dec 19, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, Housing Developer Updates
2025 Update! This state law was amended during the 2025 General Assembly session, as part of the revenue bill, HB 2755. (See the changes starting on the bottom of page 1,064.) These provisions went into effect immediately upon being signed into law on June 16, 2025,...
by | Nov 27, 2023 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates
Governor JB Pritzker will introduce his proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 on February 21, 2024. Along with partners at Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Illinois Shelter Alliance, and SHPA, we have developed an organizational sign-on letter to demonstrate...
by | Jul 13, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, COVID-19, Member Spotlights
PADS Lake County, the primary emergency shelter serving Lake County, has been providing critical services for 50 years to people experiencing homelessness. The agency started simply as a hotline and has grown to offer a variety of programs with shelter being their...
