Housing
Cook County launches court-based rental assistance program for people facing eviction
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A new round of rental assistance for Cook County tenants facing eviction comes as the statewide eviction moratorium is set to end.
Economic Justice
With federal moratorium no longer in place, Illinois extends ban on eviction enforcement to Oct. 3
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Injustice Watch talked to housing attorneys and advocates about some of the most common points of confusion. Here’s what we learned.
Housing
Have you struggled with housing during the Covid-19 crisis?
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Half of Cook County renters were already “cost-burdened” before the pandemic, paying more than half of their income in rent. Widespread layoffs, a patchwork of protections, and the slow rollout of rental assistance have created confusion and a looming eviction crisis. We want you to be part of our reporting process as we investigate how renters are navigating these systems.
The Courts
Chicago advocates press chief judge on domestic violence court access, treatment of survivors
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Survivors of gender-based violence face barriers to court access that have worsened amid the Covid-19 pandemic, advocates and attorneys say. Chief Judge Tim Evans has pledged to enact changes in response to the criticism.