Blog Springfield advocacy: CCH’s 2022 state legislative agenda By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation This year the Chicago…ErinSindewaldMarch 21, 2022
Blog Learn about our recent victories in our 2021 Annual Report We are grateful for the strong coalition of people with lived experience, community members,…ErinSindewaldMarch 18, 2022
News WGEM: Illinois lawmakers could boost TANF benefits this year By Mike Miletich March 17, 2022 SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Low-income families in Illinois who receive…chicoalitionMarch 17, 2022
Blog CCH statement on Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State speech The Governor’s proposal for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget strives to “protect the most vulnerable”…chicoalitionFebruary 2, 2022
BlogStories National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: A reflection from Associate Board Advocacy Chair Lindsay Welbers In recognition of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, CCH is sharing reflections from people who work…chicoalitionNovember 19, 2021
BlogStories National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week: A reflection from Associate Board President Sara Szwankowski In recognition of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, CCH is sharing reflections from people who work…chicoalitionNovember 17, 2021
Blog CCH Statement: Mayor’s budget adds significant new resources for combatting homelessness, but dedicated revenue still needed Mayor Lightfoot's 2022 budget proposal unveiled on September 20 provides significant new resources to address homelessness. The new funding…chicoalitionSeptember 23, 2021
Blog CCH advocacy leads to two new bills removing barriers and $1 billion in housing funding Advocacy and organizing in Springfield this legislative session resulted in the passage of HB88 and…chicoalitionJune 1, 2021
Blog College Access Bill passes Illinois General Assembly SB190 received bipartisan support and passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously. By…chicoalitionMay 25, 2021
Blog Bring Chicago Home hosts citywide housing forum Chicago advocates demanded funds for affordable housing from $1.9 billion meant for pandemic relief amid…chicoalitionMay 5, 2021