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Federal Policy Update: Senate HUD Budget, EO on Homelessness, & More
Better Than the Alternatives, Still Not Good Enough: What's in the Senate HUD Budget On July 24, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) budget proposal—offering a much better alternative to...
Affordable Housing is Out of Reach for Low-Wage Illinois Workers
Rent continues to be much higher than what many can afford; families face elimination of rent assistance under proposed federal cutsFor Immediate Release: July 17, 2025Contact: Kristin Ginger, Director of Communications & Development, Housing Action Illinois,...
Policy Update: Deep Proposed Cuts Threaten Housing Programs
In the aftermath of the reconciliation bill, which was signed into law on July 4—and which includes deep, harmful cuts to health care, food assistance, and more to pay for tax cuts for the most affluent in our society—Congress has turned its attention to creating next...
Board Member Spotlight: Carl Wolf
From factories and restaurants to the frontlines in social service, Carl Wolf’s journey into nonprofit leadership didn’t follow a conventional path—but it was always guided by purpose. With a background in history and a fluency in Spanish gained through immersion in...
2025 State Legislative Session Wrap-Up
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 successes and challenges from the 2025 Illinois General Assembly...
Applications Open for 2025 Housing Action Corps Positions
Each year, Housing Action Corps matches AmeriCorps members with community-based organizations across Illinois. AmeriCorps is a national service program that connects people and organizations to help end poverty and strengthen communities. AmeriCorps members take on a...
Tens of Thousands in Illinois at Risk of Homelessness Under President’s Budget Proposal
President Trump’s high-level budget proposal, released on May 2, proposes combining five rental assistance programs—Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, project-based rental assistance, Section 202 Housing for the Elderly and Section 811 Housing for Persons with...
Board Member Spotlight: Jennifer Taff
Housing Action Illinois was proud to welcome Jennifer Taff, Executive Director at DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity, as a member of our Board of Directors in 2024. Jennifer’s personal journey fuels her passion for housing justice and...
Setback in DC, Progress in IL
In October 2023, after years of advocacy, long-overdue updates were made to the federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)—a critical law designed to ensure banks meet the credit needs of low- and moderate-income communities. These rule changes reflected the realities...
Action Alert: Defend the Nonprofit Sector & AmeriCorps
In the past few weeks, we have seen a sharp escalation in attacks on the nonprofit sector, deep federal staff and funding cuts, and serious threats to the programs that help build strong, thriving communities. Now more than ever, your voice is needed. Stand with us to...