Updates from the chapter
this meeting is tonight the NIMBYs and “MIMBYs” want to block new housing to be built by right in Oak Park Can you show up and give a comment in favor of more neighbors?
Our friends at @impactforequity.bsky.social have a great explanation of how the Affordable Planning & Appeals Act works, and how it can be improved through the passage of HB5198! Help pass these improvements by calling your state senator THIS WEEK: secure.ngpvan.com/FjBDo1BuRUWp...
410 new homes are up for a vote at the Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 am, City Hall Room 1103. 345 homes in Lakeview (Wards 43, 44), 59 in Edgewater (48), and a 6-flat in Hermosa (26). Show up and speak in support!
“…as Mayor Brandon Johnson and a defiant City Council are battling over competing renter protection ordinances, they’ve let pandemic-era funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program expire without plans to replace it.” www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
This Saturday, AHIL volunteer lead Tasnim Tanveer is speaking on the State of Housing in 2026 panel at City Civics Day. Sat., Nov. 14, 3–4 p.m., G.A.R. Hall, Chicago Cultural Center. Free. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/city-civic...
Addressing the systemic lack of affordable housing is a disruptive view that we're proud to hold.
Oak Park neighbors: The Shape Oak Park hearing continues this Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at Village Hall, Room 201. If you signed up in October but weren't called, or you support the plan and haven't commented yet, please come. engageoakpark.com/Shape
Tomorrow! Happy hour with Ald. Desmon Yancy celebrating the 71st St. upzoning 🎉 6–8 pm, Dawn Eatery, 1642 E 56th St. Free, with appetizers. RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
🏙️ Broadway's future belongs to all of us! A small group of Edgewater residents is appealing the dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Chicago's 2025 Broadway upzoning. The Broadway Land Use Framework was the result of years of planning, community meetings, public input, and debate. It represents an important step toward a more affordable, welcoming, and vibrant Edgewater and Uptown. 🏘️ More home…
From Reddit: "Where 4-story Apartments are Illegal within 1/2 Mile of Train Stops in Chicago" www.reddit.com/r/chicago/s/...
AHIL Member Tasnim Tanveer Testifies before the Illinois House Executive Committee
Good morning. Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to speak. My name is Tasnim Tanveer. I am a volunteer member of Abundant Housing Illinois, a pro-housing advocacy group with over 530 members.
AHIL Lead Steffany Bahamon testifies before the Illinois Senate Executive Committee
Chair Castro, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify.
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Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
Abundant Housing Illinois is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.