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Yesterday, Impact for Equity and the National Public Housing Museum hosted Gautreaux Unfinished: A Storytelling Convening.

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July 29, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Read the full report, “Beyond the Checklist: Community-Defined Compliance Under Chicago’s Consent Decree” :https://impactforequity.org/report/beyond-the-checklist-community-defined-compliance-under-chicagos-consent-decree/

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June 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Last week, Staff Counsels Martin Cozzola and Suni Kartha attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Poupard Place, a 100% affordable 48-unit supportive housing development in Northbrook!

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July 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
This past Saturday, Staff Counsel Suni Kartha and Polikoff-Gautreaux fellow Simone Montgomery from our Housing program participated in the 6th Annual Community Health Fair organized by Onward Neighborhood House.

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August 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Chicago’s youth deserve a real seat at the police accountability table — and they are ready to lead the conversation!

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July 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
“These are not small rights,” said Daniel Kay Hertz, director of our Housing Program at Impact for Equity.

Read the Chicago Sun Times article: chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

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Chicago renters’ rights are at stake in dueling City Hall proposals
A potential, first-in-a-generation rewrite of Chicago's renters rights ordinance boils down to two different plans sure to impact the city's 600,000-plus renters.
chicago.suntimes.com
July 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Last Friday, our team, Board, and summer interns came together for our Summer Party!

The afternoon was filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and opportunities for staff and Board members to engage around the exciting work ahead for IFE!

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July 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Last Thursday, the Impact for Equity team and our Summer Interns visited the National Public Housing Museum for an immersive tour of the historic Jane Addams Homes.

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July 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Organizations are encouraged to sign the letter by 12:00 PM on July 30, 2026 and add their voice in support of maintaining this vital program.

Take Action Today: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/restorerebui...

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Sign Letter Urging HUD to Continue Restore-Rebuild Program
housingactionil.salsalabs.org
July 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Organizations are encouraged to sign the letter by 12:00 PM on July 30, 2026 and add their voice in support of maintaining this vital program.

Take Action Today: housingactionil.salsalabs.org/restorerebui...

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Sign Letter Urging HUD to Continue Restore-Rebuild Program
housingactionil.salsalabs.org
July 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Please read this recently published article by the Injustice Watch, where our very own Staff Counsel Amy Thompson was quoted.

Learn more about how the Chicago Police Department has failed to address the rising number of traffic stops.

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July 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Yesterday, Martin Cozzola, Staff Counsel for our Housing team, shared his expertise and data insights to the Pro Renters Ordinance (PRO) Coalition for the PRO Subject Matter Hearing.

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July 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
At IFE, we’re committed to advancing housing and criminal legal system reform, but we also make space to connect, recharge, and build community as a team! Thank you to the White Sox for having us!

Cheers to our interns and their work ahead!

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June 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Earlier this month, Housing Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellow Mallory Verez was quoted in the Injustice Watch’s article “Illinois tax sales get an overhaul but how much will homeowners benefit?”: www.injusticewatch.org/project/take...

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Illinois tax sales get an overhaul, but how much will homeowners benefit?
State legislators passed historic reforms to Illinois’ controversial tax sales, which had led to thousands losing their homes and all of their home equity.
www.injusticewatch.org
June 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
New research from Impact for Equity explores how the 2021 Pretrial Fairness Act—specifically “citation in lieu of arrest”—is (and isn’t) being implemented in Chicago.

Watch the full webinar on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=00U6...

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When Reform Stalls: Insights On Arrest Diversion Implementation In Illinois
YouTube video by Impact for Equity
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June 25, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Read our report on Illinois's Police Officer Decertification Process: impactforequity.org/report/issue...

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Illinois’s New Police Officer Decertification Process is Stalled: An Issue Brief | Impact for Equity
impactforequity.org
June 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM