The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) received $250 million of federal funds to help homeowners who are still behind on their mortgage because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 12,000 homes will be eligible to receive $30,000 in mortgage assistance.…
The Illinois eviction moratorium was set to expire on September 18, but Governor Pritzker’s office has said it will be once again be extended until October 3. Governor Pritzker previously announced in May that the moratorium would be phased over…
The COVID-19 pandemic affected many businesses in our communities, but it hit small businesses and their owners particularly hard. In January, we launched our new small business grant program, facilitated by the Diversity Committee, the 77. This program was designed…
On Friday, new modifications were made to the eviction moratorium. One change now allows state and local law enforcement to carry out evictions that were sought before March 30, 2020. On June 25, authorities can enforce evictions of non-covered tenants…
On May 28, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order to extend the eviction moratorium again until June 26. Currently, there are multiple opportunities for renters and landlords to receive rental assistance. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is accepting applications…