After you've passsed your HUD exam to become a certified housing counselor, what comes next? Join us for an in-person training all about practical strategies for your first year of working as a professional housing counselor. Register now: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/beyondcertif...

Policies that ticket & arrest people for basic survival activities, such as sleeping, do not address the root causes of homelessness. dailynorthwestern.com/2026/05/06/c...

Ask your legislators to bring back middle housing to Illinois by passing the BUILD Plan! actionnetwork.org/letters/pass...

First-time homeowners in #CookCounty may be eligible for property tax savings. Visit the Cook County Assessor’s Office website for information: www.cookcountyassessoril.gov

Be a part of something bigger by serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Spend a year building the capacity of housing organizations across Illinois to fight poverty, all while developing the professional skills you need to take the next step in your career. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps

First-time homeowners in #CookCounty may be eligible for property tax savings. Visit the Cook County Assessor’s Office website for information: www.cookcountyassessoril.gov

Join Housing Action Corps to jumpstart your nonprofit career and learn about the housing field! We’re looking for AmeriCorps members to help coalition members grow their services to ensure everyone in your community has a place to call home. Learn more & apply: housingactionil.org/americorps

We're headed back to Milwaukee this June! Participants can choose between two trainings: • Beyond Certification – Skill-based training for newly certified counselors • Becoming a HECM-Certified Housing Counselor – Preparation to earn certification Register today: housingactionil.org/events

We had an amazing time at our 10th Annual Benefit! Your generosity and enthusiasm made the night unforgettable. We're inspired by your commitment to housing justice and can't wait to continue the work together. Check out the fun we had that night with these photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCStHw

There's still time to submit a proposal to present at 2026 Housing Matters. We're looking for workshops and programming that focus on affordable housing development, ending homelessness, housing counseling, policy advocacy, or organizational leadership. Submit by Friday: bit.ly/HM-2026-call....

The Illinois Senate is in session and needs to hear YOUR support for addressing the housing shortage. Ask your state senator today to support the @govpritzker.illinois.gov BUILD plan! 🏘️ Use our action network page to call and show support for new homes TODAY: bit.ly/3OzxA2m

The BUILD legislative package currently under debate in Springfield "is trying to create some common expectations for developers as they go to local communities to try and build housing,” Housing Action's Bob Palmer tells WMBD. www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-n...

Housing counselors: Sign up now to join a new 3-day course that provides the essential knowledge & tools to support individuals and families affected by emergencies. Register today: housingactionil.org/events

This is the last week to submit a proposal to present at 2026 Housing Matters! We're looking for sessions that focus on affordable housing development, ending homelessness, housing counseling, policy advocacy, or organizational leadership. Submit your proposal by Friday: bit.ly/HM-2026-call....

"Let’s focus on solutions, not kicking people when they are already down." www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/24/l...

The big day is finally here! Our 10th Annual Benefit is happening tonight at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago. We can't wait to connect with like-minded advocates, bid on amazing prizes, and toast to housing justice. See you there!

Chicago’s Missing Middle Infill Housing program has created 300 new housing units. Through the program, developers purchase vacant city-owned land for $1 & build single-family homes with ADUs, 2- and 3-flats, row houses, town houses or 6-flats. chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...

The 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice is almost here—connect with housing advocates, nonprofit leaders, and community members committed to a future where everyone has a place to call home. April 23, 2026 | Catalyst Ranch, Chicago Reserve your spot: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...

Help our field grow by sharing what you know! Propose a session to present at 2026 Housing Matters on affordable housing development, ending homelessness, housing counseling, policy advocacy, or organizational leadership: bit.ly/HM-2026-call...

April is National Fair Housing month! Check out these events to learn more: Fair Housing Forward Live: www.nar.realtor/fair-housing... Fair Housing Resource Fair:  www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-ch... Keys to Equity Fair Housing Month Reception: southsuburbanhousingcenter.org/2026-keys-to...

We're getting excited for the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice on April 23 at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago! Thanks to generous donations from we have some fantastic items up for auction and mystery bags. housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annu.../...

Good news: The bill we're advocating for to address mounting move-in fees and non-optional junk fees that renters are facing is now awaiting Governor Pritzker's signature to become law! www.wandtv.com/news/stateho...

Join us in Springfield next week on April 15! We'll be speaking with legislators to advocate for key measures that will prevent & end homelessness! Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A proposal by HUD will evict certain immigrant families from their homes. Go to keep-families-together.org to tell HUD to keep immigrant families whole and housed!! #KeepFamiliesTogether

Take 2 minutes today: - Search your city + “news” - Follow one local newsroom That’s it. Learn more about what's going on in your community...which will help you learn more about issues related to affordable housing & homelessness. Start local. #LocalNewsDay localnewsday.org

Take Action! The Illinois House of Representatives must vote YES on HB 1429 by Friday, April 17 to stop local governments from punishing people for experiencing homelessness. Urge them to vote yes on HB 1429 or thank them for their support: bit.ly/hb1429yes

The 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice is taking place on April 23 at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago. Join us for a night of fun and fundraising! housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...

Join us June 22–24, 2026 in Milwaukee for an in-person training designed to expand your impact as a housing counselor. Invest in your professional growth—and the clients you serve. Register today: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/beyondcertif... housingactionil.salsalabs.org/becomingahec...

We are now accepting submissions to present at 2026 Housing Matters! ​Propose a session on affordable housing development, ending homelessness, housing counseling, policy advocacy, or organizational leadership: bit.ly/HM-2026-call...

We're about halfway through the 2026 Illinois General Assembly session, and we've made some key progress in advancing priorities from our 2026 Policy Agenda 📣 Click through to learn what we've accomplished and what lies ahead: bit.ly/midsession26

Mark your calendars! 2026 Housing Matters will bring together housing professionals to spark connections and share ideas on September 29-30 in Champaign, IL. Early bird registration opens in June. Learn more: housingactionil.org/annual-confe...

Milwaukee, here we come! This June 22–24, housing counselors will gather for three days of skill-building, connection, and hands-on learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills in person. housingactionil.salsalabs.org/beyondcertif... housingactionil.salsalabs.org/becomingahec...

Looking for ways to get involved in housing advocacy? Join us at the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice for an evening of networking, impact, and inspiration as we work to expand affordable housing. 📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026 📍 Catalyst Ranch, Chicago housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annu.../...

At the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice, you’ll meet housing counselors, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and community members who are working to expand affordable housing. Be part of the movement! Register now: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...

Housing counselors help community members as they buy or rent a home, avoid foreclosure or eviction, & improve their finances. Want a job focused on helping people meet their home goals? Join our April training to start your housing counseling career: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/spring26hous...

Join us for the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice on April 23! We will auction off items from Chicago Architecture Center, American Writers Museum, Field Museum, Chicago Mahogany Tours, and more! Register: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annu.../...

We’re heading to Milwaukee on June 22–24 for two concurrent, in-person trainings designed to sharpen your expertise and expand your impact. 🔹 Beyond Certification – Designed for counselors in their first year. 🔹 HECM Certification Training – Gain the knowledge and confidence to meet HUD standards.

It’s #AmeriCorpsWeek - a time to reflect on the power of #NationalService. From classrooms to disaster recovery sites, @americorps.bsky.social members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers strengthen communities in every state. Join us in celebrating those who #GetThingsDone for America this week.

Housing counselors: Join us for HUD-Aligned Foreclosure Prevention Fundamentals on 3/26! This interactive course emphasizes early intervention, client-centered counseling, and ethical practices to help stabilize housing and prevent avoidable foreclosure. Register: housingactionil.org/events

Pick up a copy of the Chicago Sun-Times today to check out the cover story on the shortage of affordable rental homes for low-income households in Illinois 🗞️

For nearly 40 years, Housing Action has been leading the fight for affordable housing across our state. We need you to help us continue this work! Join us at the 10th Annual Toast to Housing Justice and be part of the movement for change. Tickets: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...

Our country has the resources to ensure we all have the freedom to live where we want and take care of our families, without fear of being evicted. But a Trump administration proposal would tear families apart & worsen the housing crisis. Here’s what you need to know.

📊 New data in a report co-released today in IL by Housing Action & @nlihc.org confirms what communities across Illinois already know: there aren’t enough affordable homes for people with the lowest incomes.

Registration is now open! Join us this June in Milwaukee for a unique in-person training opportunity for housing counselors. We're holding two trainings in one location, with the chance for shared networking.

Homeowners shouldn’t lose all the equity they've built up over a small tax bill...but right now, that's what happens through the outdated property tax system in Illinois. Fortunately, last week, HB 598 passed out of the House, and @govpritzker.illinois.gov signed it into law.

Did you know housing counselors help families avoid foreclosure and achieve homeownership? Save the date and join us live to learn about housing counseling, hear from HUD-certified Housing Counselors in the field, and get your questions answered. RSVP here: www.linkedin.com/events/74277...

Mark your calendars! Registration for our Annual Benefit is officially open! This year we are gathering at Catalyst Ranch in Chicago. Join nonprofit leaders, advocates, & communities members to mix, mingle, bid on prizes, and toast to housing justice: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/2026annualbe...

Join us on February 24 at the City of Evanston Council Chambers or on Zoom for a presentation on Housing Rights for Voucher Holders. This presentation is brought in partnership with the City of Evanston and Open Communities. Register to attend on Zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Following this week’s budget address from Governor Pritzker, Housing Action Illinois has joined a group of housing organizations in releasing a statement urging the General Assembly to advance the Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) legislative package. housingactionil.org/blog/2026/02...

Housing counselors: Join us for HUD-Aligned Foreclosure Prevention Fundamentals on 3/26! This interactive course emphasizes early intervention, client-centered counseling, and ethical practices to help stabilize housing and prevent avoidable foreclosure. Register: housingactionil.org/events