The Chicago Rehab Network’s latest Illinois Housing Market Analysis shows housing insecurity is more widespread across Illinois communities and income levels, suggesting a need for stronger interventions. The MacArthur-supported analysis reveals that 76 of Illinois’ 102 counties have lost household income while median mortgages have increased in nearly all of those counties. The analysis also found that struggling households experienced negative financial consequences, including paying for health care, paying down debt, and saving for retirement, and they were more vulnerable to homelessness.
