by | Jan 11, 2023 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Housing Action is excited to celebrate two key wins from the 2022 lame duck Illinois General Assembly session: Increased Funding for the Rental Housing Support Program House Bill 3878 increases the fee on the recordation of real estate documents from $10 to $20 to...
by | Jul 28, 2022 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
Illinois renters must earn nearly $23 per hour to afford rent for a modest two-bedroom apartment For Immediate Release: July 28, 2022Contact: Kristin Ginger, Manager of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois, kristin@housingactionil.org or...
by | Jul 15, 2022 | Housing Developer Updates, Public Education & Organizing
While many seniors have difficulty finding affordable housing, LGBTQ+ elders face barriers that are both common and unique. As queer and transgender people age, they are less likely to have children or family that can support them as they age in place. Traditional...
by | Apr 13, 2022 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
In this condensed General Assembly session, which ended on April 8, Housing Action Illinois and our partners had three significant victories that further our mission. Key Wins Securing Statewide Source of Income Fair Housing Protections After multiple campaigns...
by | Jan 1, 2022 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Each year, Housing Action Illinois works 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. Below are some of our priorities for the 2022 Illinois General Assembly session, as well...
by | Dec 8, 2021 | Accomplishments, Organization Updates, Public Education & Organizing
Growing Hope in 2021 Although 2021 was another challenging year, we are proud of the achievements of our communities, members, and allies in our ongoing work to end homelessness and expand affordable housing. We invite you to celebrate these accomplishments and the...
