Scavenger Sales In Cook County Leave Thousands Of Properties Abandoned, Vacant
You might know about auctions for cars, heirlooms and antiques, but have you ever gone to an auction for taxes?
You might know about auctions for cars, heirlooms and antiques, but have you ever gone to an auction for taxes?
One year after the pandemic hit, the city’s Black neighborhoods remain the hardest hit by job loss and its fallout.
Hunger in Illinois has reached shocking levels during the past year of the pandemic, particularly for Black and Hispanic families with kids.
Former police officer Derek Chauvin is on trial for allegedly murdering George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Just one out of every 10 applicants received help last year, but the city is gearing up to provide another $80 million in rental assistance.
The number of Mexican immigrants in Illinois has also fallen sharply. It’s a trend that has received little attention, researchers said.
About 1.7 million Illinoisans are at risk of eviction when the federal moratorium on evictions and foreclosures ends March 31. Housing advocates are stepping in with solutions.
The White House said it would add an Asian American Pacific Islander liaison to its staff after receiving criticism from Sen. Tammy Duckworth and others.
“Many lawmakers are saying this is un-American,” said professor Erika Lee. “This is damaging framing because our history shows otherwise.”
“Many lawmakers are saying this is un-American,” said professor Erika Lee. “This is damaging framing because our history shows otherwise.”