Governor Pritzker Announces Expanded Pandemic Rental Relief

The pandemic has left many unable to pay their rent. As Illinois lifts the ban on evictions, what options will struggling renters have?

Governor Pritzker
Justin L. Fowler, The State Journal Register via AP
Governor Pritzker
Justin L. Fowler, The State Journal Register via AP

Governor Pritzker Announces Expanded Pandemic Rental Relief

The pandemic has left many unable to pay their rent. As Illinois lifts the ban on evictions, what options will struggling renters have?

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As the pandemic lifts, Governor JB Pritzker says it’s time to phase out the statewide ban on evictions. Reset takes listener calls and learns about the state’s new Illinois Rental Payment Program.

GUEST: Conor Malloy, Rentervention Project director at Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing