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Affordable Housing is Out of Reach for Low-Wage Illinois Workers

by | Jul 17, 2025 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

Rent continues to be much higher than what many can afford; families face elimination of rent assistance under proposed federal cuts For Immediate Release: July 17, 2025Contact: Kristin Ginger, Director of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois,...

New Report Highlights Harmful Effects of Crime-Free Housing Ordinances, Urges Illinois to Strengthen Tenant Protections

by | Mar 13, 2025 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025 Housing Action Illinois Contact: Kristin Ginger, Director of Communications and Development, 312-854-3333 (office), kristin@housingactionil.orgCLCCRUL Contact: Zindy Marquez, Director of Communications, 312.202.3657 (office),...

New Data Shows Dire Shortage of Affordable Homes in Illinois as Proposed Cuts Threaten to Worsen Crisis

by | Mar 13, 2025 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2025Contact: Kristin Ginger, Director of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or 312-854-3333 CHICAGO, IL – A new report by Housing Action Illinois and the National Low Income Housing...

Illinois Must Keep Increasing Investments to End Homelessness

by | Feb 19, 2025 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Homeless Service Provider Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

After two years of significant budget increases, the proposed FY26 budget reduces existing funding For immediate release: February 19, 2025Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or...

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...
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