Thousands have survived one pandemic winter, only to now face another, still waiting for shelters to have spaces for them, to hear their names called for a public housing unit.
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A DIY music space transforms into a home for asylum seekers
At Casa Al-Fatiha in Logan Square, two local musicians built a sanctuary for LGBTQ asylum seekers.
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The last men’s hotel
For those who live there, the Ewing Annex Hotel is a refuge, an artifact, and a last chance. The man who’s been holding it together for more than 20 years is about to retire.
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‘He’s a real one’
Chuy Garcia’s first term in Congress earns progressive accolades, honorary Squad membership
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Confused about the COVID-19 eviction bans? We’ve got you covered
A guide to your rights as a Chicago renter during a pandemic
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A conversation between Maya Dukmasova and WBEZ’s Alden Loury about the state of accessible, affordable housing in Chicago
Online book launch party Wednesday, January 20, 6 PM – 7:30 PM CST
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Domestic violence survivors battle to keep legally protected housing subsidies
She fell behind on rent. Then her landlord sued. Then the Chicago Housing Authority threatened to terminate her voucher.
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That lockout you witnessed? It didn’t happen.
Ex-cops attempted to throw out a Rogers Park tenant at gunpoint. The police report tells a different story.
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How many buildings does your landlord own?
A database matches rental properties with owners, whether they like it or not.
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‘Pioneering is dangerous’
Housing and the haunting of segregation in Lovecraft Country
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State rep. Delia Ramirez discusses the uphill battle to bring housing justice to Illinois
“There is a system in place that keeps people homeless and poor and it’s so much bigger than any particular organization.”
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This land is my land
For generations, my family has owned a piece of untold Black history in Boley, Oklahoma. This year, I finally got to see it.
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Homeless during a pandemic
Chicagoans without shelter face the tough choice between the streets and shared air.
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‘The city is dead, are we next?’
What staying at home means for people who stay on the streets.
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For the first time in 16 years, Chicago eviction court is on tape
It took almost five months to get recording equipment working in eviction court. Will it make a difference for landlords and tenants?