Public Newsroom 136: Navigating Chicago's Housing Crisis, 02/24/21, citybureau.org, COVID-19 is exacerbating the pressures of austerity, disinvestment and inequity that renters have been feeling for decades. So what resources can Chicagoans make use of to navigate these unprecedented times? Today we'll cover the eviction moratorium and other legal protections, rental assistance, tenants rights and more. If you have a question about your housing situation, we're here to answer!, Michelle Gilbert, she/her, Legal Director at Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing, Aaron Johnson, he/him, Project Manager at Department of Housing, Kasi Woods, she/her, Founding Organizer of Chicago Tenants Movement, Ellie, she/her, There are a couple different legal measures introduced this past year to provide relief for tenants during the COVID-19 crisis, but it's very hard to keep up with them without a law degree or a lot of time to research!, Lennon, he/him, I'm on the CTU Housing Committee, and we are trying to stay aware of resources for our students and their families in this ever changing environment., Alicia, Curious + desire to learn, Palmisano park, for sure, Ellie, The people--it is a real community, people are constantly stepping up to help each other (shoveling out alley, mutual aid, etc.), Unknown, North Buena Wine & Deli-big sandwiches for under $6 is a win in all of the books., Mike, More affordable housing options, more reporting/databases of resources that tenants can use (and that is kept up to date), Ellie, Truly affordable housing in every community, and resources that allow community members to stay in their communities--regardless of what is happening around them/the changes that are occurring., Lennon, Better follow through from the city to update Chicago's aging housing infrastructure to be accessible for Chicagoans who are living with a disability., Mike, 30 min, 30 min, 10 min, Ellie Mejía, ellie@citybureau.org, Tell me what you'd like to see from the Public Newsroom in 2021!, Kasi Woods, kasiwoods@gmail.com, Let me know if you'd like to schedule a call answering any questions you may have about tenant organizing or Chicago Tenants Movement., Click the link for more resources, including free legal assistance, the contact information for our presenters, mutual aid, and beyond., Please take this survey to let us know how we could improve these workshops.