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...
by | Nov 15, 2021 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
Analysis shows most tax sale evictions occur on south, west sides of Chicago and suburban Cook County. For Immediate Release: November 15, 2021Contact: Bob Palmer, Policy Director, Housing Action Illinois, bob@housingactionil.org or 312-939-6075 COOK COUNTY – A...
by | Jul 20, 2021 | Advocacy Updates, COVID-19, Public Education & Organizing
Federally Funded Emergency Rental Assistance Programs Learn about other COVID-19 resources related to housing and homelessness » Rental Assistance Available in Illinois September 2024 Update: We are no longer keeping this page up-to-date. If you need emergency rent...
by | Jul 13, 2021 | Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
Illinois renters must earn more than $20 per hour to afford rent, and while pandemic relief funding will help, federal infrastructure investment is critical Chicago — In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in Illinois, renters working full-time need to...
by | Jun 20, 2021 | Advocacy Updates, Public Education & Organizing
During the recent Illinois General Assembly session, we celebrated a number of key wins for affordable housing and homelessness. A new understanding of housing as healthcare and willingness to invest in access to stable, affordable homes brought together many allies,...
by | Jun 1, 2021 | Advocacy Alerts, Advocacy Updates, Press Releases, Public Education & Organizing
Major omnibus legislation awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature will increase & preserve affordable housing throughout Illinois Chicago — On Monday, May 31, the Illinois General Assembly passed major omnibus legislation, House Bill 2621, to increase the supply of...
