affordable housing

Candy Clemens vivía con sus hijos en una de las unidades ocupadas que quedaron completamente destruidas cuando los equipos de bomberos combatieron las llamas en el edificio de apartamentos en 1024 W. Hillcrest Dr. Desde entonces, dijo que el propietario se ofreció a reubicarlos a otro apartamento, pero que los lugares eran más pequeños y estaban en malas condiciones.

Candy Clemens lived with her children in one of the two occupied units that were completely destroyed as fire crews fought the flames in the apartment building on 1024 W. Hillcrest Dr. Since then, she said the property owner has offered to relocate them in another apartment, but the places were smaller and in bad condition.

As part of continuing coverage on housing in Rockford, local officials share their perspective on the local and state housing policy and where there may be gaps in terms of solutions to problems.

Illinois’ new infrastructure plan has money set aside to help residents secure affordable housing across the state. This is the first capital plan in 10...

Affordable-housing advocates are joining the chorus calling on Illinois lawmakers to approve an infrastructure plan.

Last summer, Chantil was forced to leave the townhome she shared with her two daughters and her mother in Des Plaines. (We’re withholding Chantil’s last...

Originally published on February 18, 2019 5:02 pmSaying the state is the midst of an affordable housing crisis, one lawmaker has introduced legislation…