housing affordability

From immigrant protections and affordable housing to food security and neighborhood investment, the 25th Ward aldermanic candidate outlines his vision for Pilsen and Little Village. #chicago #election #2027election #25thward

John Weber, a Monee Road homeowner, estimated that annexation could add roughly $4,000 to his annual property tax bill, increasing it from approximately $4,000 to around $8,000. #parkforest #annexation

Separate initiatives seek affordable housing in Logan Square and development ideas near Stroger Hospital. #housing #cookcounty

The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett

“When you dig into the numbers, I think you find one of the reasons homelessness went down overall is because the self-induced migration, both legal and illegal, crisis that was happening in Chicago started to ebb,” Arellano said. #homeless #prevention #centersquare

House Bill 3564 requires new transparencies, specifically that all fees must be listed on the first page of a lease. It also prohibits application fees larger than $50 in most cases, any fee for a change or renewal of a lease, after-hours maintenance and multiple others. #centersquare #tenant #law

Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies

Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit

Illinois Senate Passes Homeowners Insurance Reform Backed by Sen. Willie Preston (Springfield, IL) - State Senator Willie Preston is backing newly passed legislation aimed...

Housing advocates say a mix of rising construction costs, elevated interest rates and limited public funding has made it increasingly difficult to complete affordable housing developments—even when federal assistance is available. #housing #tax #