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Follow the fight for safe, affordable homes for Illinois seniors, from town halls in Chicago and Springfield to the halls of the State Capitol. Here you'll find coalition updates, new research on home repair needs, and progress on the Senior Home Preservation Program Act. You'll also hear from the homeowners and advocates pushing for a statewide home repair program. Every story, study, and event brings Illinois one step closer to keeping older adults safe in the homes they love.
Share Your Home Repair Story to Help Illinois Homeowners
Leaking roofs, failing heat, and unaffordable repairs too often stay hidden. Your story can help Illinois lawmakers see what's really happening.
Senior Home Repair Town Hall Unites Springfield Homeowners
More than thirty homeowners and advocates gathered in Springfield to push for a one-stop senior home repair program. "I'm not going anywhere," one said.
Whole-Home Repair Pilot in the ROAD to Housing Act
Section 204 of the Senate's ROAD to Housing Act creates a Whole-Home Repair pilot offering grants to homeowners and loans to small landlords.
Home Repair Infrastructure Push Moves Ahead in 2025
Two years in, the coalition is building toward a statewide home repair clearinghouse with three working committees and a stronger 2026 bill.
Senior Home Repair as an Economic Engine for Chicago
More than 60 people gathered on Dr. King's birthday to explore how senior home repair strengthens local economies, neighborhoods, and family wealth.
Statewide Home Repair Program Would Keep Illinois Homeowners Safe
Professor Robin Bartram's 2023 op-ed made the case for a statewide home repair program in Illinois. Her call to action helped spark a coalition.
Illinois Home Repair Assistance Can't Keep Pace With Need
Lower-income homeowners spend 16% of their income on repairs, mostly on essentials. In Illinois, demand for repair help far outstrips supply.