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Looking Back at the Last Year: Highlights from 2025

2025 posed some unique challenges for people experiencing homelessness, service providers, and advocates. We’re seeing…
March 31, 2026 Read More

Block Club Chicago: City Clears North Side Encampment Amid Cold Snap As Residents Wait For Housing

Advocates braved below-freezing temps to protest Tuesday’s sweep, which came before the 20 Legion Park…
March 17, 2026 Read More

Sun-Times/WBEZ: After fires, officials prepare to remove another homeless encampment on Chicago’s Northwest Side

The city has promised to offer long-term housing, but some advocates are voicing doubts about…
March 16, 2026 Read More

Capitol News Illinois: Report outlines premature deaths, chronic health problems among homeless Illinoisans

Nonprofits are pushing forward with proactive measures to provide health care and basic services A…
March 9, 2026 Read More

WBEZ In the Loop: Will Governor Pritzker’s budget actually make housing more affordable?

Housing affordability was a key concern in Gov. Pritzker’s budget address. We want to know…
February 26, 2026 Read More
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What CCH is Advocating for in Springfield This Year

As the Illinois General Assembly’s annual legislative session begins, CCH policy and organizing staff, alongside our grassroots leaders and…
February 19, 2026 Read More

Our Impact in 2025

4
People Impacted by Homelessness Met via Outreach
343
Legal Clients Served by the Law Project
3,937
Community Members Reached by our Speakers Bureau
2,247
Service Providers and Educators Trained

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58,625
People Experienced Homelessness in Chicago in 2024

Source: 2026 Estimate of People Experiencing Homelessness in Chicago, IL

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