Learn more about middle housing & the BUILD legislative package that would help encourage this kind of housing in IL communities in this recent @chicago.suntimes.com article.
Thanks to Abby Miller for talking with our Policy Director Bob Palmer & other partners while working on this piece!
Chicago’s Missing Middle Infill Housing program has created 300 new housing units. Through the program, developers purchase vacant city-owned land for $1 & build single-family homes with ADUs, 2- and 3-flats, row houses, town houses or 6-flats.
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The 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice is almost here—connect with housing advocates, nonprofit leaders, and community members committed to a future where everyone has a place to call home.
April 23, 2026 | Catalyst Ranch, Chicago
Reserve your spot: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...
Help our field grow by sharing what you know! Propose a session to present at 2026 Housing Matters on affordable housing development, ending homelessness, housing counseling, policy advocacy, or organizational leadership: bit.ly/HM-2026-call...
April is National Fair Housing month! Check out these events to learn more:
Fair Housing Forward Live: www.nar.realtor/fair-housing...
Fair Housing Resource Fair: www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-ch...
Keys to Equity Fair Housing Month Reception: southsuburbanhousingcenter.org/2026-keys-to...
We're getting excited for the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice on April 23 at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago! Thanks to generous donations from we have some fantastic items up for auction and mystery bags.
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This legislation requires that landlords place all non-optional fees on the first page of the rental agreement, and prohibits 11 different junk fees that are simply unnecessary. The legislation works to ensure that fees are fair and transparent.
The problem this tackles: Fees that have typically been included in the price of rent are now being tacked on, making price shopping for leases difficult and leading to surprise fees for renters.
Good news: The bill we're advocating for to address mounting move-in fees and non-optional junk fees that renters are facing is now awaiting Governor Pritzker's signature to become law!
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Join us in Springfield next week on April 15! We'll be speaking with legislators to advocate for key measures that will prevent & end homelessness! Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A proposal by HUD will evict certain immigrant families from their homes. Go to keep-families-together.org to tell HUD to keep immigrant families whole and housed!! #KeepFamiliesTogether
Take 2 minutes today:
- Search your city + “news”
- Follow one local newsroom
That’s it. Learn more about what's going on in your community...which will help you learn more about issues related to affordable housing & homelessness.
Start local. #LocalNewsDay
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The image is a flyer encouraging support for Illinois House Bill 1429. It features the Illinois State Capitol building and large text urging people to contact state representatives to vote yes on HB 1429 by Friday, April 17, to stop local governments from punishing people experiencing homelessness. The flyer includes a link: bit.ly/hb1429yes and is from the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness.
Take Action! The Illinois House of
Representatives must vote YES on HB 1429 by Friday, April 17 to stop local governments from punishing people for experiencing homelessness. Urge them to vote yes on HB 1429 or thank them for their support: bit.ly/hb1429yes
The 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice is taking place on April 23 at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago. Join us for a night of fun and fundraising!
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Join us June 22–24, 2026 in Milwaukee for an in-person training designed to expand your impact as a housing counselor.
Invest in your professional growth—and the clients you serve.
Register today:
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We are now accepting submissions to present at 2026 Housing Matters! Propose a session on affordable housing development, ending homelessness, housing counseling, policy advocacy, or organizational leadership: bit.ly/HM-2026-call...
We'll keep advocating with our members and allies to move our full agenda forward before the session ends on May 31. Thank you to all the partners working with us on these issues!
We're about halfway through the 2026 Illinois General Assembly session, and we've made some key progress in advancing priorities from our 2026 Policy Agenda 📣 Click through to learn what we've accomplished and what lies ahead: bit.ly/midsession26
Mark your calendars! 2026 Housing Matters will bring together housing professionals to spark connections and share ideas on September 29-30 in Champaign, IL. Early bird registration opens in June. Learn more: housingactionil.org/annual-confe...
Milwaukee, here we come!
This June 22–24, housing counselors will gather for three days of skill-building, connection, and hands-on learning.
Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills in person.
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Looking for ways to get involved in housing advocacy? Join us at the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice for an evening of networking, impact, and inspiration as we work to expand affordable housing.
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
📍 Catalyst Ranch, Chicago
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At the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice, you’ll meet housing counselors, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and community members who are working to expand affordable housing. Be part of the movement!
Register now: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...
Housing counselors help community members as they buy or rent a home, avoid foreclosure or eviction, & improve their finances. Want a job focused on helping people meet their home goals?
Join our April training to start your housing counseling career: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/spring26hous...
Join us for the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice on April 23! We will auction off items from Chicago Architecture Center, American Writers Museum, Field Museum, Chicago Mahogany Tours, and more!
Register: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annu.../...
We’re heading to Milwaukee on June 22–24 for two concurrent, in-person trainings designed to sharpen your expertise and expand your impact.
🔹 Beyond Certification – Designed for counselors in their first year.
🔹 HECM Certification Training – Gain the knowledge and confidence to meet HUD standards.
It’s #AmeriCorpsWeek - a time to reflect on the power of #NationalService.
From classrooms to disaster recovery sites, @americorps.bsky.social members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers strengthen communities in every state.
Join us in celebrating those who #GetThingsDone for America this week.
Housing counselors: Join us for HUD-Aligned Foreclosure Prevention Fundamentals on 3/26! This interactive course emphasizes early intervention, client-centered counseling, and ethical practices to help stabilize housing and prevent avoidable foreclosure. Register: housingactionil.org/events
"It’s a chronic problem that everyone knows about, but there hasn’t been the political will to deal with it in a way that fundamentally changes the current problems," Housing Action's Bob Palmer explains.
Pick up a copy of the Chicago Sun-Times today to check out the cover story on the shortage of affordable rental homes for low-income households in Illinois 🗞️
