housing

Organizers say the goal is to provide practical legal assistance and restore hope for individuals whose past records have created barriers to employment, education and housing. #summit

“It is critical that we reduce barriers that prevent residents from finding housing, employment and more,” Aguilar said. #expungement

The ordinance, championed by 44th Ward Alderman Bennett Lawson, expands the use of ADUs—also known as coach houses, basement apartments, and granny flats—beyond pilot zones and makes them legal in every neighborhood. #housing

“This development doesn’t just provide quality housing. It restores hope, stability, and opportunity to families while transforming once-abandoned property into a cornerstone of community pride.” #development

The group says Burnett’s role as a landlord to tenants using Section 8 vouchers, while holding political influence over housing policy, represents an unacceptable overlap of personal profit and public duty. #conflicts

The latest domestic policy plan signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 will increase available funding by 12% for a key tax credit used by developers to offset a portion of construction costs. #housing

“Last year homelessness increased 116% in the state of Illinois,” Doug Kenshol, co-founder of the Illinois Shelter Alliance, told Capitol News Illinois. #homelessness

This year’s theme, “The Voices of Chicago,” highlighted the power of culture, creativity, and local leadership in building vibrant communities. #awards

“By leveraging the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to spur millions in private development, we’re offering real housing solutions for working families, seniors, and veterans while creating jobs in construction and revitalizing communities up and down the state.” #taxcredits

Price growth in the Chicago housing market is now running twice as high as the national average, with Crain’s monthly real estate data roundup showing rising costs across much of the area have been in effect since last summer as interest rates have continued to remain high. #prices