Legally, landlords may place restrictions on units which impact all occupants, but regulations cannot vary based on the number or age of children. The federal government amended the Fair…
Ending the American Community Survey: A Threat to Proactivity in Our Neighborhoods
The American Community Survey (ACS), which replaced the Census “Long Form” in 2005, is an ongoing statistical survey of U.S. residents aimed at providing frequent and detailed socioeconomic data. The…
Woodstock Institute Predicts Continued High Foreclosure Rates; Franklin Park has Highest Increase in Western Cook County
The Franklin Park Herald-Journal reports on a troubling trend of foreclosure rates. Several factors, including housing values and the subprime loan industry offer insights into Franklin Park's dilemma as well…
Breymaier to meet with DC officials on Housing Integration
Rob Breymaier, Executive Director of the Housing Center, will be meeting with Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Director of Urban…
West Cook Homeownership Center Receives Grant for Low-Income Households
The Illinois Housing Development Authority has approved a grant of $266,000 for a financial assistance program to be administered by the Housing Center’s West Cook Homeownership Center. Grants and forgivable…