Housing Archives

Illinois’ eviction ban ends in August. Here’s what happens next for tenants with unpaid rent.

Thousands of tenants risk losing their homes when the eviction moratorium ends. Illinois courts issued an order addressing the issue. But is it enough?

by Amy Qin July 29, 2021January 8, 2024

Housing

Failure to record Cook County eviction court hearings leaves tenants vulnerable

State court officials plan to install equipment that will record eviction court hearings. But timing is not certain. In the meantime, tenants remain without record of what occurred, making appeals difficult.

by Olivia Stovicek and Mari Cohen April 25, 2018December 5, 2023

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