affordable housing

Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan would have allowed multi-unit housing, such as duplexes and triplexes, and “granny flats” on nearly all properties zoned for residential use. But he was unable to overcome local government leaders’ opposition to the proposal.

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan

Advocates say additional state-level credit is necessary to make projects more affordable

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced $11 million in new infrastructure funding aimed at spurring economic development in underserved areas.Pritzker…

Illinois housing officials are touting the success of their programs helping families hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.On Friday, the Illinois Housing…

Illinois will launch a new rental assistance program that could help approximately 30,000 tenants struggling to keep a roof over their heads, according to…

Pet owners in Illinois that live in public housing often have to choose between keeping their pet and staying in a place they can afford. A proposed…

Illinois’ new infrastructure plan has money set aside to help residents secure affordable housing across the state. This is the first capital plan in 10…

In one town in the Metro East, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, police are forcing landlords to evict tenants who have called for help during…

In Illinois, there are only 35 affordable housing units for every 100 families considered extremely low-income, according to Housing Action Illinois, a…