Autumn 2021: Government Affairs Update
ALL EYES ON BUDGETS FOLLOWING SUMMER RECESS Most government bodies took a recess in August, including Chicago’s City Council and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with plans to reconvene […]
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Coffee With Your GADs September 2021 Recap
Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]
REALTORS® Speak Out Against Just Cause Eviction Ordinance
We voice our adamant opposition to the proposed Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Not only is the ordinance an outright violation of private property rights, wherein you no longer have a […]
Call for Action: Tell Your Alderperson Fairness is Needed in the RLTO
For years, the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) has put landlords and housing providers at a disadvantage. Alderman Brian Hopkins is sponsoring O2021-1911, which amends the current, outdated RLTO adopted in […]
Coffee With Your GADs July 2021 Recap
Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]
Summer 2021 Government Affairs Update
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE NOW LIVE The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance went live on May 1. The ADU implementation initially has five pilot zones, but this number is expected […]
Coffee With Your GADs June 2021 Recap
Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]
Illinois Eviction Moratorium to End In August, Aid Coming for Renters & Landlords
On Monday, May 17, Governor Pritzker announced that the eviction moratorium will end in August, and $1.5 billion in aid will be available to help renters affected by COVID-19. The […]
Vote, Act, Invest: Your Voice Matters | Advocacy Month
May is Advocacy Month! We advocate for private property rights, pro-business and pro-growth legislation and more. Your voice and your participation strengthen our efforts. We have compiled all of the resources and tips to […]
Make the Most of Your May With These Member Benefits
This May, we have the tools to help you make the most of your membership: Upcoming Events This month, we are continuing some of our popular virtual events, as well […]
Take Action: Oppose New Rent Control Legislation
We need you to take immediate, quick action against House Bill 116, which would repeal the Rent Control Preemption Act and would allow municipalities and counties to enact rent control […]
Eviction Moratorium Extended Until May 1
Governor Pritzker has extended the eviction moratorium another 30 days until May 1. Continuing from the executive order from March 5, landlords must deliver to tenants a declaration that tenants […]