Key bloc of state legislators announce intention to vote against Lightfoot’s tax increase without revenues pledged to combatting homelessness

With Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot already facing formidable odds in her quest to convince the Illinois Legislature to approve an increase in the city’s Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), 13 state lawmakers said Tuesday that they’re not prepared to vote for the measure unless it includes funds dedicated to alleviating homelessness.

In a letter that was submitted to Lightfoot, 13 members of the Illinois House of Representatives wrote, “It is our intention to support your proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax increase only if a significant amount is statutorily dedicated to homelessness, and we believe that at least 60% should go toward that purpose.”

 

StreetLight Chicago is a Chicago Innovation Award winner

We are honored that StreetLight Chicago was among 25 finalists announced Monday night at the annual Chicago Innovation Awards, the 2019 co-winner of its Collaboration Award. A free mobile app of resources to assist homeless youth, StreetLight Chicago is a joint project of the Young Invincibles and the Youth Futures mobile legal clinic at CCH. The app and a companion website connect youth and service providers to resources, including access to a 24/7 crisis text line and a Book-a-Bed feature at four overnight youth shelters.

 
 

CCH to recognize community partners at Nov. 7 Victory Celebration

Working alongside coalition partners, legislators, and community allies, this year CCH secured many victories to increase resources and remove barriers for people experiencing homelessness in Illinois. From strengthening the Homelessness Prevention grant program to upholding the rights of people living on the street, 2019 has been a year with progress to celebrate. On Thursday, November 7, CCH will honor the community and political leaders who made this year’s successes possible. The 2019 Victory Celebration will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Hatchery in East Garfield Park, 135 N Kedzie Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m.

 

Now recruiting Chicago Marathon runners

CCH is proud to be an affiliate charity for the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2020. We are now recruiting our next Team to End Homelessness, offering a limited number of guaranteed entries to the race. Runners who join our team before December 3, 2019 will be required to set a $1,250 minimum fundraising goal, to be raised online in conjunction with their race training. If interested in joining our team for the 2020 race, please contact Claire Sloss at csloss@chicagohomeless.org or complete this interest form.

 

Alyssa Phillips is CCH’s new Education Attorney

Alyssa Phillips joined our staff as an education attorney after completing her two-year Equal Justice Works fellowship with the CCH Law Project. In her new position as education attorney with the Law Project at CCH, she runs outreach, professional training, and legal clinics on the educational rights of students who experience homelessness. These are offered at school and community venues throughout the Chicago area, focusing on suburban Cook County and the collar counties. She also helps our staff of six attorneys provide legal aid to homeless children, youth, and families on school-related matters.

 

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