About this episode
After several extensions of the state’s eviction moratorium, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order last Friday that allows eviction filings to begin on August 1. Both the state and city have available rental assistance, and housing advocates are doing their part, too. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago expects close to 100,000 applications for some help. And while that program has been traditionally been focused on homeowners, they’re helping renters and small unit landlords because they say evictions on this scale will harm the entire housing system in Chicago. We talk to NHS about what services are available for those who could be facing houselessness. Guest: Donna Clarke — Chief Operating Officer, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Links: Illinois Rental Payment Program Rental Assistance Chicago Rental Assistance Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm