Illinois Justice Project

06/01/2026

Thanks to all who have followed and supported our efforts to pass Home for Good (HB624) in the Illinois General Assembly.
Unfortunately, Home for Good was not funded this session.
But we are not done.
The Home for Good Coalition stands strong. The work we did over the past five months has resulted in more support than ever before and an even stronger conviction that we can and will pass this legislation to expand housing for people coming home from Illinois prisons.
Thanks to all Coalition members, including our organizing partners at The Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments.

05/29/2026

An urgent update from the Home for Good Coalition.
Three months ago the Coalition rallied together with joy and conviction (see below) to launch a campaign to pass Home for Good (HB624) - smart, compassionate policy that would expand housing access for people leaving Illinois prisons.
We are half-way there - approved by the House and pending in the Senate.
But we have just 72 hours left to bring this to victory.
We need your help now. Please follow this link and tell your lawmaker everyone deserves a home -https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/

05/28/2026

We are running out of time to pass and fully fund Home for Good.
The official deadline is May 31st — but our intel says Saturday may be the real last day to get this across the finish line.
That means the next few days matter more than ever❗️
Today, as part of our Digital Day of Action, we need every supporter to remind Illinois Senators and budgeteers to act now.
Email your Senator and Illinois budgeteers today using the link: https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/
Today is our DIGITAL DAY OF ACTION❗️📢follow along with Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments and Illinois Justice Project as we advocate for justice impacted people!

05/27/2026

For the last year and a half, people from every corner of Illinois have been coming together in Springfield to fight for one thing: safe, stable housing for people coming home.
The Home For Good coalition now stretches across 86 cities in 26 counties — from Chicago to Rockford to Southern Illinois and everywhere in between. This movement is proof that housing insecurity after incarceration is not just a “Chicago issue” or a problem facing one demographic. It impacts families in every region, every community, and every zip code across our state.
We’ve seen directly that no matter where someone lives, coming home without housing creates barriers to stability, employment, reunification, and safety. That’s why organizers, impacted people, service providers, faith leaders, and advocates from all across Illinois have united behind Home For Good.
This coalition is broad because the problem is broad. And together, we’re building a statewide movement to make sure everyone has a real chance to come home and stay home.
Illinois is ready for Home For Good❗️
Visit https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/ to WRITE YOUR LEGISLATORS about Home For Good. Just fill out your contact information and an email will automatically be sent to your legislator urging them to support Home For Good! Today is our DIGITAL DAY OF ACTION❗️📢follow along with Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments and Illinois Justice Project as we advocate for justice impacted people!

05/27/2026

Many formerly incarcerated people aren’t able to access affordable housing because of their record. Denying justice impacted people affordable housing leads to an increase in recidivism! This is beneficial to NO ONE❗️housing the populations that need it most should be a priority in Illinois. Help us put an end to the housing struggles people face when returning home.
Visit https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/
to WRITE YOUR LEGISLATORS about Home For Good. Just fill out your contact information and an email will automatically be sent to your legislator encouraging them to support Home For Good! Today is our DIGITAL DAY OF ACTION❗️📢follow along with Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments and Illinois Justice Project as we advocate for justice impacted people!

05/27/2026

People leaving prison in Illinois are often sent out with just $15-$25 and a train ticket, and sometimes not even that. No family to call. No money for food. No place to sleep. Just a bus or train ride back into the same struggles they fought to escape.
When we release people with no plan and no support, we shouldn't be surprised when homelessness and desperation follow. That's not a second chance, it's a setup to fail. Illinois can do better.
Home for Good would make sure every person leaving prison has a housing plan before they walk out the door. Because everyone deserves a real chance to rebuild their life, come home safely, and stay Home for Good!
Today is our DIGITAL DAY OF ACTION❗️📢follow along with Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments and Illinois Justice Project as we advocate for justice impacted people! WRITE YOUR LEGISLATORS AT https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/ reminding them about Home For Good, encouraging them to support. 🏛️

05/27/2026

Over the past six months, members of the Home for Good Coalition have made a persuasive, powerful argument that this state needs a comprehensive housing plan for people returning home from prison.
That plan is Home for Good (HB624), smart and compassionate policy that would create and support opportunity and safety for all.
HB624 has passed the Illinois House and we now have 4 days to finish the job and get it through the Illinois General Assembly.
Join this effort. Send a letter in support NOW at https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/
Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments Antonio Lightfoot

05/26/2026

A very cool Home for Good programming note here.

We are thrilled that Home for Good (HB624) will be featured on WBEZ's Say More radio program Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Home for Good would expand housing opportunity for people leaving prison and is policy that supports safety in a fiscally responsible way.

Tune in on FM radio at 91.5 or at wbez.org and join the conversation about what having a safe and stable place to call home means.

And to learn more or send a letter in support here: https://homeforgoodillinois.com/letters/

05/19/2026

ACTION ALERT: Home for Good (HB624) will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee TOMORROW. We need your help NOW. Tell lawmakers to support smart, compassionate policy that expands housing opportunity for people leaving Illinois prisons by following this link: https://ilga.gov/Senate/hearings/details/3108/23064/createwitnessslip

Choose the 'subject matter' drop down menu and click HB624-Housing Tech.
Choose the 'add your position' drop down menu and click PROPONENT.
Click the “Add Position” button.
Select “Record of Appearance Only” before submitting.

05/18/2026

Breaking news about Home for Good (HB624) – the bill will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee this Wednesday. We need your help NOW. Tell lawmakers to support smart, compassionate policy that expands housing opportunity for people leaving Illinois prisons by following link below.

Choose the 'subject matter' drop down menu and click HB624-Housing Tech.

Choose the 'add your position' drop down menu and click PROPONENT. Then click the “Add Position” button and select “Record of Appearance Only” before submitting.

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