Blog Class action settlement obtained for evicted tenants CCH and NCLC obtained a class action settlement for former Chicago tenants in a lawsuit…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 31, 2021
Blog U.S. Census modifies procedures, deadlines for counting people experiencing homelessness Updated August 11 To ensure the health and safety of the public, the U.S. Census…ErinSindewaldApril 18, 2020
Blog Lawsuit filed on behalf of woman denied access to city of Chicago’s emergency homeless shelter program because of her disability A woman experiencing homelessness has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Chicago, the…chicoalitionFebruary 20, 2020
Blog Formerly homeless tenant sues, class action challenges collection of unlawful attorney’s fees Complaint contends property managers and debt collectors unlawfully seek attorney’s fees when evicting tenants, in…chicoalitionJanuary 17, 2020
Blog CCH champions a complete census count With the 2020 Census almost here, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is helping ensure that…ErinSindewaldDecember 18, 2019
Blog Three women with disabilities sue supportive housing program for discontinuing rent payments Facing imminent homelessness, three women with disabilities sued a supportive housing program for formerly homeless…chicoalitionDecember 5, 2019
Blog CCH recognizes community partners at 2019 Victory Celebration Working alongside coalition partners, legislators, and community allies, this year CCH secured many victories to…ErinSindewaldOctober 30, 2019
Blog Twelve Illinois municipalities have now repealed unconstitutional panhandling ordinances Three Illinois municipalities voted this month to repeal unconstitutional panhandling ordinances, responding to a warning…Vanessa AlvarezAugust 29, 2019
Blog Asking for help is not a crime: Lawsuit challenges state and local panhandling restrictions Saying they have been punished just for asking for help, two men sued state and…chicoalitionAugust 21, 2019
Blog Former Lower Wacker homeless couple reaches settlement with the city of Chicago By Diane O’Connell CCH Community Lawyer Shawn Moore and Amie Smith (Odette Yousef | WBEZ)…chicoalitionMay 29, 2019