Illinois Housing Wage Reaches $28, Rises Above $30 in Chicago Area

by | Jun 27, 2024 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

Overall state Housing Wage is $28.81, and many Illinois renters must earn more than $30 per hour to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment For immediate release: June 27, 2024Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action...

New Data Reaffirms Long Standing Shortage of Affordable Homes For Extremely Low-Income Renters In Illinois And Chicago

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

For immediate release: March 14, 2024Contact: Bob Palmer, Policy Director, Housing Action Illinois at 312-282-3959 or bob@housingactionil.org CHICAGO, IL – A new report by Housing Action Illinois and the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), The Gap: A...

Community Safety Through Stable Homes Act Coalition Introduces Legislation with Senator Villa and Representative Ford to End Discriminatory Housing Practices

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...

Housing Action Illinois Executive Director Wins National Community Development Award

by | Oct 26, 2023 | Organization Updates, Press Releases

National Community Development Leadership Award Presented to Housing Action Illinois Leader Sharon Legenza For Immediate Release: October 26, 2023Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org...

Affordable Rental Housing Is Out of Reach In Illinois

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...

Extreme Shortage of Rental Homes Results in Severe Burdens for Lowest Income Families with Children

by | Mar 16, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

Report finds only 34 affordable, available rental homes per 100 extremely low-income renter households in Illinois For Immediate Release: March 16, 2023Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois,...