Age Discrimination in Housing – What You Need to Know
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination due to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and...
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Make Your Voice Heard about Evanston's RLTO
This year, Evanston's City Council is considering ways to upgrade the current RLTO, the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance. The RLTO...
We are Launching a New Eviction Prevention Program
Open Communities launches a new eviction prevention program for justice-impacted people.
Open Communities on WBBM-AM Newsradio Talking about the Eviction Moratorium Ending
Interview with Mary Ellen Ball from Open Communities about eviction prevention on WBBM-AM Newsradio.
Open Communities on WGN-TV Talking about the Eviction Moratorium Expiring
Open Communities' CEO Mary Ellen Ball talks with WGN-TV about the eviction moratorium expiring and what people should do.
Notes from Our First In-Person Gathering
The Open Communities staff gathered in person for the first time in many months, thanks to Covid-19, to make plans for the coming year.
Open Communities on Fox 32 Chicago Talking About Evictions
Open Communities' CEO Mary Ellen Ball talks with Fox-32 in Chicago about the eviction moratorium ending and what people need to know.
What to Do if You Are Facing Eviction as the Federal Eviction Moratorium Ends
Open Communities offers steps to take if you are facing eviction.
Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications
The Daily Northwestern covers Open Communities' participation in the Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Jasemen Hatcher: The Reality in Housing for Black Evanston
Open Communities Jasemen Hatcher talks with Evanston Live TV.
Open Communities Hosts Workshops & Programs for Fair Housing Month
Open Communities hosts a series of free workshops and events for 2021 Fair Housing Month.
Open Communities on Out Chicago
Mary Ellen Ball and Jasemen Hatcher of Open Communities talk about evictions on WCPT-AM.
Q&A: Housing, Counseling and Education Director Jasemen Hatcher talks Cook County’s Emergency Rental
An interview with Jasemen Hatcher, Open Communities' Director of Housing Programs and Education, and the Daily Northwestern.
How Covid-19 Has Affected Housing in Chicago's Suburbs
Maurya Delaney, Director of Development at Open Communities talks about how Covid-19 has affected housing in the Chicago suburbs.
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