Blog Free birth records for people experiencing homelessness, under new state law advocated by CCH A new state law to provide free birth certificates for people experiencing homelessness is another…chicoalitionSeptember 27, 2017
News WCIA 3 News: Bill helps homeless teens seeking shelter Bill helps homeless teens seeking shelter Being underage can be a major obstacle when homeless…chicoalitionMay 9, 2017
News The Architect’s Newspaper: Chicago uses Airbnb fees to house 100 homeless families By Matthew Messner While many cities struggle with their relationship with house-sharing micro-rental companies, Chicago…chicoalitionApril 24, 2017
News Cook County Clerk’s office: David Orr lauds legislation making birth records free of charge for homeless, domestic violence victims, formerly incarcerated Editor's Note: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless advocated for this measure with Mr. Orr's office,…chicoalitionApril 12, 2017
News Los Angeles Times: Absentee vote pushes L.A. County homeless sales tax measure to a strong finish By Doug Smith Ten days after the election, a measure to raise the sales tax…chicoalitionMarch 17, 2017
Blog Cook County judge affirms homeless man can proceed with lawsuit citing the Illinois homeless bill of rights From left: Co-Counsel Kate Schwartz of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick Dym, Ltd., Staff Attorney Diane…chicoalitionSeptember 6, 2016
Blog Victory! Four reentry job-access bills signed into state law Progressing with strong bi-partisan support, four bills impacting job opportunities in schools, park districts, and…chicoalitionAugust 25, 2016
Blog Chicago passes Airbnb ordinance, first-time funding stream for homeless services By a vote of 43-7, Chicago's City Council passed an ordinance June 22 that regulates…chicoalitionJune 23, 2016
Blog State budget impasse: CCH keeps pressing, urges support for SB2038 emergency funding bill The Illinois legislative session came to an end May 31 without state officials passing a…chicoalitionJune 3, 2016
News Chicago Tribune: Emanuel moves on homelessness, critics still boo By John Byrne, Tribune reporter For Mayor Rahm Emanuel,Ā tackling the tricky politics of Chicago's homeless…chicoalitionMay 2, 2016