HB 5198 didn’t pass the Senate before, but our fight for stronger affordable housing protections is far from over. At the Veto Session, we hope to finish what we started and deliver real progress for our communities. Read the article: evanstonnow.com/clock-is-tic... #ImpactForEquity

Join PRRAC, Mobility Works Inc, and us on Thursday, June 11 in Washington, D.C. for “Mobility and Metropolitan Equity: The Legacy of Hills v. Gautreaux at 50,” a symposium examining the enduring impact of Hills v. Gautreaux. Please RSVP here: lnkd.in/d3XzieZ9 #ImpactForEquity #HousingJustice

Yesterday, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance introduced by Alderman Matt Martin reinforcing that Chicago police officers are prohibited from participating in hate groups or organizations that advocate for the violent overthrow of the government. #ImpactForEquity

This spring, our program teams are delivering results and driving real change! New from our teams: -2025 Traffic Stops Report -Property Tax Appeals One-Pagers -Planning for an Affordable Illinois: Modernizing the Affordable Housing Planning & Appeal Act linktr.ee/impactforequ... #ImpactforEquity

As a proud partner of the Disparate Impact Coalition led by the IDHR, we are happy to announce that earlier today SB 3777 passed the Senate with 38 in favor! Thank you to Senator Adriane Johnson for her thorough leadership and other Coalition partners for their continued support! #ImpactForEquity

On Wednesday, at the Treatment Not Trauma press conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program will begin serving all 22 Chicago police districts. Learn more about the implementation of CARE in Chicago: lnkd.in/gfzmZvF7 #ImpactForEquity

Earlier this week, our Housing team, alongside Abundant Housing Illinois and YIMBY Illinois attended the groundbreaking of Mt. Pisgah!🎉 🏡Read our latest Affordable Housing report: lnkd.in/g-tubDmB #ImpactForEquity #CombattingInjustice #FairHousing #AffordableHousing

Illinois is facing a housing crisis—and communities across the state are feeling the impact. Illinois legislators should support Governor Pritzker's BUILD proposal as one important piece of addressing our housing crisis. Read the full article: chicagotribune.com/2026…#ImpactForEquityty

Last week, Housing Staff Counsels Marty Cozzola and Suni Kartha attended the Latino Unity Day rally in Springfield, recognizing state and local Latiné leaders and honoring the journey of advocacy, empowerment, and unity within the Latiné community. #ImpactForEquity #Advocacy #Advocate #Community

A new report has been released by Impact for Equity, Planning for an Affordable Illinois: Modernizing the Affordable Housing Planning & Appeal Act (AHPAA)! Read the report, share it with your network, and help push for a smarter, more equitable housing policy: lnkd.in/g-tubDmB #ImpactForEquity

One week ago, our annual event, “Raise the Good, Together” celebrated our collective impact on the Chicago community and it was genuinely one for the books! #ImpactForEquity #CombattingInjustice

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) recently released the Workforce Allocation Study, which is an in-depth, data-driven analysis reviewing the current staffing and workload of sworn and non-sworn CPD members. #ImpactforEquity #CombattingInjustice #PoliceAccountability #CriminalJusticeReform

Last Thursday, we gathered with our supporters and stakeholders at our annual event, "Raise the Good, Together"! A special thank you to our lead sponsors, Wintrust Bank Chicago, the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, and the Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation for their generous support! #ImpactForEquity

In collaboration with our partners, Impact for Equity is happy to launch a website in support of the BUILD Affordability Agenda! To learn more about the Illinois housing problem and common-sense reforms and investments, click here: buildforil.org Please share this resource with your network!

Join CAFHA and us tomorrow for a timely discussion on the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance! Register to learn more about the Coalition's longstanding efforts and what lies ahead: lnkd.in/gku5Wunq 10am - 11:30am via Zoom! #ImpactForEquity

Wednesday morning, Staff Counsel Andrea Dantus spoke on behalf of the Credit for Change campaign with No New Prisons Illinois to make one thing clear: Illinois does not need to spend $900 million on new prisons, instead we need to safely bring people home. #ImpactForEquity #CriminalJusticeReform

Big day for us in Springfield! Our bill to update and strengthen the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (HB 5198) passed out of the House yesterday with 74 votes in favor, 37 opposed, and one voting present. On to the Senate! #ImpactForEquity #HousingJustice #AffordableHousing

Limited tickets available for Impact for Equity’s annual celebration, “Raise the Good, Together”! Tickets are available at bit.ly/IFE_2026annu... Unable to attend? Consider making a gift at impactforequity.org/ways-to-give/ Let’s come together to celebrate the impact we’re making! #ImpactForEquity

Today, Impact for Equity and the Free2Move Coalition released Chicago 2025 Traffic Stops Report, a new report examining CPD’s 2025 traffic stop data and spotlighting racial disparities, poor outcomes, and continued data reporting failures. 📑Read the full report: lnkd.in/gzuT7Wmu #ImpactForEquity

Yesterday, Director Loren Jones spoke on a panel at the City Council Committee in support of an ordinance that would transfer the power to investigate officer affiliations with hate and extremist groups from CPD to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. #ImpactForEquity #CombattingInjustice

We are happy to honor Graham Grady with the 2026 Spirit of Equity Award at our annual event! Join us on April 23: bit.ly/IFE_2026annu... Can’t make it to "Raise The Good, Together"? Make a gift at bit.ly/IFE_2026Hono... Learn more about Graham Grady below. #ImpactForEquity #Chicago

Did you know Impact for Equity has a state bill tracker? This session we’re tracking 138 housing-related bills in front of the Illinois General Assembly. Check out our state bill tracker: tr.ee/WGIOFs9zFx #ImpactForEquity

Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellow from our Housing program, Mallory Verez, was recently quoted in the Investigative Project on Race and Equity’s article addressing steps Illinois lawmakers can take to reform the state’s tax sale laws. Read the full article: lnkd.in/gfaTYvQX #ImpactforEquity #chicagohousing

We are happy to recognize Brian Fabes as our 2026 Champion of the Public Interest at our annual event! Join us April 23: bit.ly/IFE_2026annu... Can’t make it to "Raise The Good, Together"? Make a gift at bit.ly/IFE_2026Hono... Learn more about Brian Fabes below #ImpactForEquity #Chicago

Thank you to everyone who attended the launch of our first ever Guide for Chicago Housing Advocates! It was great to see so many people from our city’s housing ecosystem come by to chat and pick up a print copy of the Guide! #ImpactForEquity #Advocacy #Advocate #ChicagoHousing #IllinoisHousing

The 2026 Guide for Chicago Housing Advocates is now live on chihousingguide.org! We are proud to present the first of its kind as it aims to demystify Chicago housing policy for anyone invested in improving systems for City residents. #ImpactForEquity #Housing #ChicagoHousing #IllinoisHousing

Today, our Housing Staff Counsels went to Springfield to give testimony in support of HB 5198, a bill that strengthens the Affordable Housing Planning & Appeal Act. We’re thrilled to share that HB 5198 passed out of committee and the next stop is a full vote in the House! #ImpactForEquity

Our annual event, “Raise the Good, Together” is less than a month away! Tickets are available at bit.ly/IFE_2026annu... Unable to attend? Consider making a gift at impactforequity.org/ways-to-give/ Let’s celebrate our civic leaders and build community together! #ImpactForEquity

you can see the 145 housing-related bills that @impactforequity.bsky.social is tracking in Illinois on their excellent, near real time, database importantly, it includes info about upcoming committee hearings impactforequity.org/what-we-do/h...

Impact for Equity’s new report, Deviation from Diversion, reveals inconsistent use of Citation in Lieu of Arrest in Chicago & Illinois. Stronger oversight & enforcement are needed to ensure fair, lawful implementation. Read our report: tr.ee/qeOdgKv1RK #ImpactforEquity #criminaljusticereform

Impact for Equity & the Chicago Healthy Homes Coalition are proud to announce the passage of the Proactive Rental Inspection Working Group Ordinance by the Chicago City Council, an important step towards ensuring that Chicago rental homes are safe & habitable, & that property values are maintained.

Join us on April 23 for Impact for Equity’s 2026 annual event, “Raise the Good, Together.” Tickets and Sponsorships are available now at impactforequity.org/raisethegood... Can’t make it our annual event? Consider making a gift at impactforequity.org/ways-to-give/ #ImpactForEquity #Chicago

Join us at Build Coffee and Books on March 26th for the release of our first ever Chicago Housing Advocates Guide! This guide will be a comprehensive manual on the entities, programs, funding sources, and ordinances that impact affordable housing development. RSVP Today: bit.ly/chihousinggu...

Impact for Equity is excited by @govpritzker.illinois.gov's proposal to reduce barriers to creating new housing opportunities all across the state! #ZoningReform will create room for more housing and is an essential part of bringing down overall housing costs. www.thedailyline.com/pritzker-pro...

Property taxes are one of Illinois homeowners’ most significant annual costs.

We are beyond thrilled that @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed the #cleanslateact into law! This Act automates Illinois's record-sealing system process for individuals with certain non-violent convictions following a waiting period.

We are pleased to welcome Carter M. Stewart as Impact for Equity's new Executive Director! Please watch this video for a special message from Carter.

In 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in Tyler v. Hennepin County and held that the practice of "home equity theft" was unconstitutional, as it violated the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause.

We want to extend our sincere gratitude and deepest appreciation to Interim Executive Director K. Sujata. With a steady hand and thoughtful leadership, Sujata has been instrumental in guiding Impact for Equity through a year of change, accomplishment, and perseverance.

Tickets are going fast for this exciting FREE community event open to all! Join Connections for the Homeless and other partner organizations at the College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus THIS SATURDAY at 9am to learn how we can make housing more affordable in Lake County.

Recently, Highland Park, Illinois broke ground on an eight-unit affordable-housing development, which is set to open later this year.

"On June 24, 2025, the Illinois Housing Department Authority (IHDA) released a list of projects receiving 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards."

We're thrilled to be partnering with Connections for the Homeless and others for Keys to Home — a FREE community event open to all. Join neighbors, local leaders, and changemakers to learn how we can make housing more affordable in Lake County. Register now + learn more: bit.ly/KeystoHome2025

Impact for Equity's Mallory Verez and @danielkayhertz.bsky.social have an op-ed published in yesterday's @crainschicago.bsky.social about our new study on what Illinois can learn from other states that have implemented property tax sale reform! www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what...

Impact for Equity is thrilled to announce the appointment of seasoned leader and former U.S. Attorney Carter M. Stewart as our new Executive Director.

In 2023, the Supreme Court held in Tyler v. Hennepin that governments violate the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause when they foreclose on a property due to tax debt and do not return the value of the property in excess of that debt.

We are living through a storm of uncertainty. Our values are being tested as never before. Through our commitments to pursuing housing and criminal legal system reform, we at Impact for Equity stand firm in our values, a bulwark of social justice against rising chaos and confusion.

The recent decision in Bell v. Pappas in the Northern District Court of Illinois affirms what homeowners, advocates, and even the state have long known: the state's practice of taking homeowners' equity far beyond what they owe in taxes violates the 5th and 8th Amendments to the Constitution.

We stand with our partners in #NoNewPrisonsIL, calling for justice for the incarcerated women in the closing Logan Prison. We call on @govpritzker.illinois.gov and the Illinois Department of Corrections to respond to the plan filed by coalition partners last month. thetriibe.com/2025/12/crim...