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Annual Report FY24

Read our Annual Report FY24 to discover how we've been helping neighbors keep their homes and protecting housing rights this year.

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Do you Know these Myths and Facts About Home Buying?

Learn common myths and facts about homebuying and how a HUD certified housing counselor can help you.

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Insights from the 2024 National Fair Housing Alliance Conference

A Fair Housing Associate shares her experience of the 2024 National Fair Housing Alliance Conference in Washington DC.

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Redlining: Mapping Discrimination Today

See how the historic discriminatory practice of redlining created segregation and still impacts us. Learn ways to take action for change.

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"Crime-Free" and Nuisance Ordinances Harm Communities

"Crime-free" and nuisance ordinances harm communities. See why we're advocating for the Community Safety Through Stable Homes Act instead.

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PRESS RELEASE: Open Communities Reaches Resolution in Case Alleging AI Discrimination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31st, 2024 Contact: Cheryl Lawrence & Dominic Voz Tel: 847-501-5760 Email: cheryl@open-communities.org and...

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Fair Housing Spotlight: Undercover Testers to Advocacy

In the intricate landscape of fair housing, testing is a tool in the fight against discrimination. Let’s try to demystify the world of...

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Annual Report FY2023

Discover how we're making an impact for housing justice by reading our Annual Report for fiscal year 2023.

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Student Advocates Spur Optimism; Community Coalitions Add Strength

We are encouraged by the advocacy and leadership of high school students in our Chicago Northshore communities. New Trier High School and...

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PRESS RELEASE Fair Housing Lawsuit Challenges Discriminatory AI Tools Used by Local Housing Provider

Open Communities Contact: Dominic Voz dominic@open-communities.org 312-620-8304 September 25th, 2023 Fair Housing Lawsuit Challenges...

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Where You're From Shouldn't Limit Where You Can Live Now

What do inclusive communities mean to you? How can we ensure our communities are genuinely open to all? At Open Communities, we know one...

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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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Disability Pride Month: Understanding the ADA and Housing

July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination...

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Pride Month – Know your LGBTQ+ Housing Rights

June is Pride Month, and June 28th is Pride Day in honor of the first Pride march in 1970 in New York City. Fifty-three years later, we...

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Why We Are "All Inn" Support of Connections for the Homeless and the Margarita Inn

On Tuesday, May 22, we will be at the Evanston City Council meeting “All Inn” in support of the work Connections for the Homeless is...

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Why Fair Housing Matters in Chicago in 2023

April is National Fair Housing Month. This landmark legislation prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing...

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Open Communities Celebrates Fair Housing Month

April is National Fair Housing Month, a time to celebrate the passage of the Fair Housing Act signed 55 years ago on April 11, 1968. The...

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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...

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How The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights Affects Chicago Suburban Tenants

Recently we were excited to see the White House release its Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights to promote fair housing for renters....

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50 Years of Fighting for Fair Housing

Open Communities celebrates 50 years of fighting for fair housing on Chicago's North Shore. This post explains why and our future plans

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