Housing Action Illinois

08/21/2026

“Candidly, the people’s wages just really haven’t kept up with the cost of housing, as well as other demands that are being placed on people’s income because of inflation,” Housing Action's Sharon Legenza tells the Belleville News-Democrat in this article about the rising costs of rental housing in Illinois.

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Here’s the latest report on Illinois’ “housing wage” and how much metro-east residents need to make.

08/20/2026

Mix and mingle with colleagues from across the housing field at the Tuesday evening reception for our Housing Matters Conference. With over 80 years of combined experience, The Broadmoor Quartet will accompany the reception in a special instrumental trio setting with jazz standards, Bossa Nova, and classic songs by ‘West Coast’ and ‘Chamber Jazz’ artists. Learn more & register: https://housingactionil.org/annual-conference/

08/17/2026

A proposed overhaul of the Community Reinvestment Act would pull hundreds of banks out of the affordable housing tax credit market, undercutting the same incentives that the Road to Housing Act is expanding.

08/13/2026

Our early bird deadline is tomorrow, August 14! Register by then to receive $50 off of registration for our conference! https://housingactionil.org/annual-conference/

08/12/2026

Many people don't really understand what housing counselors do or that anyone can visit a housing counselor if they need guidance. Learn more and connect with a housing counselor at https://housingactionil.org/what-we-do/capacity-building/

08/11/2026

Housing Action's David Young recently joined Fox 32 Chicago to discuss why there are such low rates of home construction in Illinois and how zoning and NIMBYism affect our ability to build new affordable homes.

Check out the full segment: https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-n0dyeqcnziups3io

08/10/2026

With 200+ member organizations across Illinois, our coalition is a major resource for capacity building, policy advocacy, and peer networking in the housing field. Our members are united in advancing the policies, resources, and programs needed to make affordable housing a reality for every community in our state. Join us: https://housingactionil.org/join-us/become-a-member/

08/06/2026

Thank you to Crain's Chicago Business for speaking with Housing Action's David Young about the need to build more affordable homes in Illinois communities: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/real-estate/residential/ccb-illinois-homebuilding-ranking-20260804

08/05/2026

Will we see you in Champaign? Join 300+ housing practitioners and advocates on September 29-30 for our Housing Matters Conference! Learn more & register today for the early bird rate: https://housingactionil.org/annual-conference/

08/04/2026

For nearly 40 years, we've united organizations who share our vision: an IL where everyone has a good place to call home. Join our coalition as we continue to work to make this dream a reality by expanding & protecting affordable housing & ending homelessness. Become a member today: https://housingactionil.org/join-us/become-a-member/