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Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program

Setting the Record Straight on Chicago’s Housing Choice Voucher Program Staff | April 23, 2026 Must Read Fair Housing The

Beyond Rental Assistance: How Housing Vouchers Can Build Homeownership in Chicago

Beyond Rental Assistance: How Housing Vouchers Can Build Homeownership in Chicago Staff | April 23, 2026 Must Read Fair Housing

Celebrating 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month

“The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions […]

Asian American Heritage Month – Resources, Ways to Celebrate & More!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Find out how we’re celebrating the month, honoring our Asian American leaders and how to get involved. SAVE THE DATE FOR […]

Don’t Miss “Shame of Chicago, Shame of a Nation” Docuseries Starting April 18th

On Thursday, April 11, we hosted an exclusive screening of the new docuseries “Shame of Chicago, Shame of A Nation” followed by a panel discussion with the docuseries’ producer Chris […]

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine

Chicago REALTOR® Magazine is the only glossy, 4-color publication that covers the entire residential real estate market in Chicagoland.

Recognizing Our Industry’s Diversity this Black History Month

February is Black History Month! Join us as we celebrate our trailblazers and leaders, discuss the state of Black homeownership and much more. Keep reading to learn more! Meet Our […]

Fair Housing Month: Learn About It, Watch It & Post It

April is Fair Housing Month! This year, we’re celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This landmark act set the blueprint of fair practice and equal […]

Source of Income Now a Protected Class in Illinois

As of Jan. 1. 2023, source of income (SOI) has been added to the list of statewide protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act. The new law bans discrimination […]

Honoring Our Industry’s Diversity this Black History Month!

February is Black History Month! Did you know this year is the 60th anniversary of Black REALTORS® joining the Chicago Association of REALTORS®? The first four Black REALTORS® were admitted […]

Celebrating Disability Pride Month!

WHAT IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH? Disability Pride Month commemorates the passing of the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed on July 26, 1990, to prohibit discrimination against people […]

Fair Housing & Fair Values Event Recap

On Thursday, April 7, we honored Fair Housing Month by hosting the Fair Housing & Fair Values virtual event. We were joined by two fair housing experts, Dr. Junia Howell, […]