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2026 State Legislative Session Wrap-Up

by | Jun 2, 2026 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing

Each year, Housing Action Illinois works at both the state and federal levels 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.  Housing was a higher profile issue than usual...

Sign-On Letter: Oppose HUD’s Proposed Work Requirements & Time Limits

by | Apr 20, 2026 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing

Deadline: All comments must be submitted by April 21, 2026. Housing Action Illinois is urging organizations across the state to sign on to a letter opposing HUD’s proposed rule that would allow Public Housing Authorities and Project-Based Rental Assistance owners to...

2026 Mid-Session Legislative Update

by | Apr 1, 2026 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Organization Updates, Public Education & Organizing

We are about halfway through the 2026 Illinois General Assembly session, and Housing Action has made some positive progress in advancing key priorities from our 2026 Policy Agenda. We will keep advocating with our members and allies to move our full legislative agenda...

Action Needed: Keep Immigrant Families Together

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing

Deadline: All comments must be submitted by April 21, 2026. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed yet another policy that will destabilize immigrant families, putting Illinois seniors and children in particular at risk. In February, HUD...

Report Finds Deficit of Rental Units for Extremely Low-Income Renters in Illinois

by | Mar 5, 2026 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026Contact: 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...

Take Action: Oppose HUD’s Proposed Elimination of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations

by | Feb 11, 2026 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Organization Updates, Public Education & Organizing

Deadline: 4:00 pm CT on Friday, February 13, 2026 Housing Action Illinois invites organizations across the state to sign on to a letter opposing HUD’s proposal to eliminate its Fair Housing Act disparate impact regulations. HUD’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,...
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