Impact For Equity
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Impact for Equity is a catalyst for racial, economic, and social justice in Chicago and Illinois.
Today, Impact for Equity and the Free2Move Coalition released Chicago 2025 Traffic Stops Report, a new report examining CPDâs 2025 traffic stop data and spotlighting racial disparities, poor outcomes, and continued data reporting failures. đRead the full report:
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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.
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#CombattingInjustice
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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...
Canât make it to "Raise The Good, Together"? Make a gift at
bit.ly/IFE_2026Hono...
Learn more about Graham Grady below.
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#Chicago
7 days ago
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Did you know Impact for Equity has a state bill tracker? This session weâre tracking 138 housing-related bills in front of the Illinois General Assembly. Check out our state bill tracker:
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Founded in 1969, Impact for Equity is one of Chicagoâs most respected law and policy centers driving statewide changes across Illinois as we pursue justice.
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8 days ago
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Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellow from our Housing program, Mallory Verez, was recently quoted in the Investigative Project on Race and Equityâs article addressing steps Illinois lawmakers can take to reform the stateâs tax sale laws. Read the full article:
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#chicagohousing
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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...
Canât make it to "Raise The Good, Together"? Make a gift at
bit.ly/IFE_2026Hono...
Learn more about Brian Fabes below
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#Chicago
14 days ago
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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 cityâs housing ecosystem come by to chat and pick up a print copy of the Guide!
#ImpactForEquity
#Advocacy
#Advocate
#ChicagoHousing
#IllinoisHousing
15 days ago
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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
20 days ago
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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. Weâre thrilled to share that HB 5198 passed out of committee and the next stop is a full vote in the House!
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21 days ago
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Our annual event, âRaise the Good, Togetherâ 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/
Letâs celebrate our civic leaders and build community together!
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21 days ago
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Steven
26 days ago
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...
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Impact for Equityâs 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:
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#criminaljusticereform
27 days ago
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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.
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Join us on April 23 for Impact for Equityâs 2026 annual event, âRaise the Good, Together.â Tickets and Sponsorships are available now at
impactforequity.org/raisethegood...
Canât make it our annual event? Consider making a gift at
impactforequity.org/ways-to-give/
#ImpactForEquity
#Chicago
28 days ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
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Pritzker proposing statewide zoning overhaul, new nuclear power plant construction as part of 2026 âaffordability agendaâ
Gov. JB Pritzkerâs 2026 legislative priorities include a statewide zoning law that would overhaul how zoning is managed in the state and new initiatives to increase and preserve electricity generation...
https://www.thedailyline.com/pritzker-proposing-statewide-zoning-overhaul-nuclear-power-plant-construction-2026-affordability-agenda
about 2 months ago
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Property taxes are one of Illinois homeownersâ most significant annual costs.
about 2 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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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.
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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.
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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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.
3 months ago
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Recently, Highland Park, Illinois broke ground on an eight-unit affordable-housing development, which is set to open later this year.
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Affordable housing development Betsy Lassar Place breaks ground in Highland Park - The Record
Highland Park officials and community members gathered on Oct. 30 to break ground on an eight-unit affordable-housing development at 937 Deerfield Road. Construction of Betsy Lassar Place is set to co...
https://www.therecordnorthshore.org/2025/11/10/affordable-housing-development-betsy-lassar-place-breaks-ground-in-highland-park/
3 months ago
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"On June 24, 2025, the Illinois Housing Department Authority (IHDA) released a list of projects receiving 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) awards."
3 months ago
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We're thrilled to be partnering with Connections for the Homeless and others for Keys to Home â 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
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3 months ago
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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...
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Opinion: What Illinois can learn from states that actually reformed property tax sales
One big finding from an Impact for Equity analysis: The path to reform matters as well as the end result.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/what-illinois-can-learn-property-tax-sale-reform-opinion
4 months ago
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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.
4 months ago
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In 2023, the Supreme Court held in Tyler v. Hennepin that governments violate the Fifth Amendmentâs 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.
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Liening On the Wrong Side of the Law: A multi-state comparative analysis of property tax sale reform in response to Tyler v. Hennepin | Impact for Equity
Author: Mallory Verez Contributors: Simone Montgomery, Maya Nakamura Introduction In [...]
https://impactforequity.org/report/liening-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-law-a-multi-state-comparative-analysis-of-property-tax-sale-reform-in-response-to-tyler-v-hennepin/
4 months ago
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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.
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Impact for Equity ¡ EOY Appeal 2025
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4 months ago
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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.
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Liening On the Wrong Side of the Law: A multi-state comparative analysis of property tax sale reform in response to Tyler v. Hennepin | Impact for Equity
Author: Mallory Verez Contributors: Simone Montgomery, Maya Nakamura Introduction In [...]
https://impactforequity.org/report/liening-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-law-a-multi-state-comparative-analysis-of-property-tax-sale-reform-in-response-to-tyler-v-hennepin/
4 months ago
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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...
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Criminal justice advocates demand humane transfer process for people incarcerated at Logan prison ⢠The TRiiBE
Though move-out dates at Logan Correctional Center havenât been formally announced by Gov. JB Pritzker or the Illinois Department of Corrections, advocates organizing on behalf of incarcerated people ...
https://thetriibe.com/2025/12/criminal-justice-advocates-demand-humane-transfer-process-for-people-incarcerated-at-logan-prison/
4 months ago
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Our press conference yesterday with members of the
#nonewprisonsil
campaign, at which our own April Guevara Espinoza spoke, was covered by
@wttw.bsky.social
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Advocates Ask Pritzker, IDOC to Endorse Transfer Plan for Women at Logan Prison
In March 2024, Gov. JB Pritzker announced the closure and rebuild of both Stateville and Logan correctional centers, allocating $900 million for the projects. The decision came after a state-commissio...
https://news.wttw.com/2025/12/09/advocates-ask-pritzker-idoc-endorse-transfer-plan-women-logan-prison
4 months ago
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Have questions about how sentencing reform can help keep us safe? These FAQs pull directly from our report, Pathways to a Future Beyond Mass Incarceration, breaking down myths and explaining how these reforms strengthen safety and equity. To read more, visit
impactforequity.org/report/pathw...
4 months ago
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Our latest report about the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act analyzes the Affordable Housing Plans submitted to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (and IHDAâs evaluation of those plans) as part of the current planning cycle.
impactforequity.org/report/many-...
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Building an Affordable Illinois: Many High-Cost Suburbs Continue to Violate State Affordable Housing Law | Impact for Equity
Many high-cost suburbs are continuing to violate affordable housing laws passed by the state to combat the housing crisis.
https://impactforequity.org/report/many-high-cost-suburbs-continue-to-violate-state-affordable-housing-law/
4 months ago
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Sentencing laws in Illinois havenât caught up with what we know keeps communities safe. These six reforms show how we can reduce harm, strengthen rehabilitation, and build a system that actually works.
#massincarceration
#criminaljusticereform
#decarcerationweek
#decarcerate
#decarceration
4 months ago
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We are living through a storm of uncertainty. Through our commitments to pursuing housing and criminal legal system reform, we at Impact for equity stand firm in our values, a bulwark of racial, economic, and social justice against rising chaos and confusion.
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Ways to Give | Impact for Equity
Join Us in Making Justice a Reality In Chicago and Throughout Illinois When you join us in the fight for justice and equity, you are helping make it a safer and better place for all of us. As an ...
https://impactforequity.org/ways-to-give/#donateOnline
4 months ago
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At Impact for Equity, we are continually evaluating our approach to criminal legal reform. One issue that has risen to the top is mass incarceration. Overcrowded, underfunded prisons continue to be an impediment to finding true justice and to rehabilitation.
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Pathways to a Future Beyond Mass Incarceration in Illinois | Impact for Equity
https://impactforequity.org/report/pathways-to-a-future-beyond-mass-incarceration-in-illinois/
5 months ago
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Impact for Equity Director of Housing
@danielkayhertz.bsky.social
and Chicago Community Trust Vice President of Community Impact Marisa Novara co-authored an op-ed in last week's Chicago Tribune comparing a recent law change in New York City to one in Chicago.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
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Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/opinion-chicago-city-council-affordable-housing-veto/
5 months ago
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Daniel Kay Hertz
5 months ago
Wrote about the other big outcome of the NYC election and how Chicago moved in the other direction
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
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Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/opinion-chicago-city-council-affordable-housing-veto/
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We are thrilled that the
#Illinois
Assembly passed the
#CleanSlate
Act today! This vital piece of legislation provides for automatic record sealing for most nonviolent convictions, giving real second chances to those who have served their time.
www.wcia.com/news/illinoi...
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https://www.wcia.com/news/illinois-news/illinois-senate-passes-clean-slate-act-bill-to-seal-criminal-records-for-crimes-not-considered-serious/
6 months ago
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Yesterday, Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson was convicted of second degree murder.
www.wbez.org/criminal-jus...
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Downstate jury finds ex-cop guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey
The conviction against former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson carries a potential sentence of four to 20 years.
https://www.wbez.org/criminal-justice/2025/10/29/sonya-massey-murder-sean-grayson-springfield-race-police-brutality
6 months ago
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Daniel Kay Hertz
6 months ago
A lot of interesting stuff here from
@housingstudies.bsky.social
, but here's an [eyes emoji] one: Chicago has gained 176,000 households between 2012 and 2023, growing from almost exactly 1 million to 1.18 million
housingstudies.org/blog/rental-...
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Understanding Chicagoâs Rental Affordability Challenges: A Review of Data, Trends, and Solutions
In advance of our upcoming State of Rental in Chicago report, this blog presents the newest data on changes in the rental housing stock and the demographic and socioeconomic makeup of renters, offerin...
https://housingstudies.org/blog/rental-affordability-challenges/
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Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois.
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Impact for Equity Statement on Federal Intervention in Chicagoland | Impact for Equity
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in [...]
https://impactforequity.org/pressroom/impact-for-equity-statement-on-federal-intervention-in-chicagoland/
6 months ago
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Impact for Equity supports the
#Chicago
#HealthyHomes
Ordinance, check out this opportunity to share your experience with the Chicago City Council.
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
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We are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of our esteemed partner the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA), an organization that advances the cause of
#fairhousing
for residents of
#Chicagoland
and throughout the state of
#Illinois
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7 months ago
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WTTW - Chicago PBS
7 months ago
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is raising concerns about racial profiling in federal law enforcement as immigration raids ramp up. But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high courtâs ruling could potentially impact local policing.
to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
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Last night, our own Director of Criminal Legal System Loren Jones was featured on a WTTW - Chicago PBS
#ChicagoTonight
panel discussing racial profiling and the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Perdomo.
www.youtube.com/live/UzeV5fo...
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September 29, 2025 Full Episode â Chicago Tonight
YouTube video by WTTW
https://www.youtube.com/live/UzeV5focN_o?si=TItimZB2VqnfMi-g&t=716
7 months ago
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We are thrilled to partner with
@indivisiblechicago.bsky.social
, who, along with many other partner organizations, are hosting a rally at Butler Field in Grant Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The rally starts at 12:00 P.M. with a march to follow.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
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Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March ¡ Indivisible Chicago
Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblechicago/event/848837/
7 months ago
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Want to learn more about the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance? Join the Metropolitan Tenants Organization for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm CT on Zoom. To register, visit
bit.ly/chho-sep23
#healthyhomes
#chicago
#freewebinar
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