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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.
Illinois Home Repair Inventory Presentation Set for March 3, 2026
H.O.M.E. intern Dani Ediriweera will present her research on home repair resources for seniors across Illinois in a free Zoom session.
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.