Overall numbers Demographics Gender Single Men 1201 53% Single Women 147 7% Families 911 40% Total 2259 Country of Origin Venezuela 2712 Colombia 176 Nicaragua 163 Ecuador 62 Other countries with fewer than 10 individuals: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, ElSalvador, Panama, Angola, “Africa”, Congo, AfghanistanNOTE – About half of arrivals who exited the […]
Category: Housing
Show Your Support for Preventing Homeowner Displacement in Cook County
Posted onVia Communities United: SB 74 , as amended, creates a State Task Force to study and make recommendations for the implementation of a payment plan option to divert delinquent owner-occupied properties from the annual tax sale. The Property Tax Payment Plan Task Force will facilitate in-depth discussions with stakeholders in the residential property tax process, including local […]
Make Eviction Sealing Permanent in IL!
Posted onVia Law Center for Better Housing: Eviction filings can follow you no matter if the case was thrown out or if you won the case – Illinois should seal eviction cases to protect our ability to find future housing! Support HB 1569/SB242 Landlords increasingly rely on reports from tenant screening companies that automatically weed out […]
Webinar: Basement Flooding: Reducing the Risk on Your Property
Posted onIn partnership with the Chicago Bungalow Association, join Holly Sauter, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Principal Civil Engineer, on March 7 at 6 p.m. for an exploration of the causes of flooding on your property. Identify things you can do on the inside and outside of your home to help reduce flooding and sewer backups. […]
2-1-1 Metro Chicago
Posted onChicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects them to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs. Important for residents: Call 9-1-1 for […]
Property Tax Appeals in Jefferson and Lake View Townships are open!
Posted onThe new 40th Ward Boundaries include Jefferson, Lake View and Roger Park Townships. See Cook County Property Tax 101 for an explanation on the taxation system. Beginning March 3, 2023 you may file an appeal of your property taxes through the Cook County Board of Review for Jefferson Township. Visit www.cookcountyboardofreview.com for information on how to file an appeal […]