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City of Peoria, IL Sued for Race and Sex Discrimination

Federal Civil Rights lawsuit challenges enforcement of local nuisance ordinance.

Lead Poisoning Is a Problem We Know How to Solve

HUD and the EPA should do more to ensure tenants live in housing that does not harm their health.

The Cost of Being “Crime Free”

Crime free rental housing and nuisance property ordinances often have very costly consequences for tenant families, landlords, and the whole community

East Chicago Residents, Local Housing Officials Settle Civil Rights Complaint

Residents and Housing Authorities work together to ensure safe relocation following lead crisis.

New Illinois Law Will Protect Immigrant Tenants

The new law makes Illinois just the 2nd state nationwide to protect immigrant tenants from intimidation and harassment.

Illinois Legislators Vote to Put Fair Tax Amendment on November 2020 Ballot

Voters will now get to decide if Illinois should enact a Fair Tax.

Illinois Legislature Pledges to Defend Critical Health Coverage Programs

Shriver Center the underscored urgency of defending Illinois from the Trump Administration's efforts to weaken Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

Illinois Should Set National Example & Ensure Hot Meals for Hungry People

For people experiencing homelessness, the hot meals option is about much more than food; it’s about basic human dignity.