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

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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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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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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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Chicago’s youth deserve a real seat at the police accountability table — and they are ready to lead the conversation!

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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Read our report on Illinois's Police Officer Decertification Process: impactforequity.org/report/issue...

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