The Fair Housing Act of 1968 banned housing discrimination and mandated that the government “affirmatively further” fair housing. But the law didn’t make it clear exactly what that meant. The Department…
Familial Status: The Ignored Protected Class
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…
Former Housing Center board member Glenn Brewer adds value to Village Board of Trustees
Glenn Brewer is an ardent supporter of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center and served as its Board President for several years. He was recently profiled in the Wednesday Journal.…
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…