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...
by | Jun 16, 2023 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates
Affordable housing is out of reach for the lowest income renters in Illinois. We’re joining the Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) and allies across the county for a national Day of Action today, June 16, to urge Congress to approve...
by | Jun 14, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
Illinois renters must earn more than $24 per hour to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment For Immediate Release: June 14, 2023Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or...
