Impact For Equity
@impactforequity.bsky.social
Impact for Equity is a catalyst for racial, economic, and social justice in Chicago and Illinois.
Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social and Chicago Community Trust Vice President of Community Impact Marisa Novara co-authored an op-ed in last week's Chicago Tribune comparing a recent law change in New York City to one in Chicago.
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Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social and Chicago Community Trust Vice President of Community Impact Marisa Novara co-authored an op-ed in last week's Chicago Tribune comparing a recent law change in New York City to one in Chicago.
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
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Wrote about the other big outcome of the NYC election and how Chicago moved in the other direction
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Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Wrote about the other big outcome of the NYC election and how Chicago moved in the other direction
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We are thrilled that the #Illinois Assembly passed the #CleanSlate Act today! This vital piece of legislation provides for automatic record sealing for most nonviolent convictions, giving real second chances to those who have served their time. www.wcia.com/news/illinoi...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We are thrilled that the #Illinois Assembly passed the #CleanSlate Act today! This vital piece of legislation provides for automatic record sealing for most nonviolent convictions, giving real second chances to those who have served their time. www.wcia.com/news/illinoi...
Yesterday, Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson was convicted of second degree murder.
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Downstate jury finds ex-cop guilty of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Sonya Massey
The conviction against former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson carries a potential sentence of four to 20 years.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Yesterday, Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson was convicted of second degree murder.
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A lot of interesting stuff here from @housingstudies.bsky.social, but here's an [eyes emoji] one: Chicago has gained 176,000 households between 2012 and 2023, growing from almost exactly 1 million to 1.18 million housingstudies.org/blog/rental-...
Understanding Chicago’s Rental Affordability Challenges: A Review of Data, Trends, and Solutions
In advance of our upcoming State of Rental in Chicago report, this blog presents the newest data on changes in the rental housing stock and the demographic and socioeconomic makeup of renters, offerin...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A lot of interesting stuff here from @housingstudies.bsky.social, but here's an [eyes emoji] one: Chicago has gained 176,000 households between 2012 and 2023, growing from almost exactly 1 million to 1.18 million housingstudies.org/blog/rental-...
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois.
Impact for Equity Statement on Federal Intervention in Chicagoland | Impact for Equity
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in [...]
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October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Impact for Equity stands firmly against ongoing federal intervention in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois.
Impact for Equity supports the #Chicago #HealthyHomes Ordinance, check out this opportunity to share your experience with the Chicago City Council.
October 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Impact for Equity supports the #Chicago #HealthyHomes Ordinance, check out this opportunity to share your experience with the Chicago City Council.
We are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of our esteemed partner the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA), an organization that advances the cause of #fairhousing for residents of #Chicagoland and throughout the state of #Illinois.
October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of our esteemed partner the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA), an organization that advances the cause of #fairhousing for residents of #Chicagoland and throughout the state of #Illinois.
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A U.S. Supreme Court decision is raising concerns about racial profiling in federal law enforcement as immigration raids ramp up.
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
September 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is raising concerns about racial profiling in federal law enforcement as immigration raids ramp up.
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
But locally, advocates said discriminatory policing is nothing new. And some worry the high court’s ruling could potentially impact local policing. to.wttw.com/46MDxOw
Last night, our own Director of Criminal Legal System Loren Jones was featured on a WTTW - Chicago PBS #ChicagoTonight panel discussing racial profiling and the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Perdomo.
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September 29, 2025 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
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September 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Last night, our own Director of Criminal Legal System Loren Jones was featured on a WTTW - Chicago PBS #ChicagoTonight panel discussing racial profiling and the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Noem v. Perdomo.
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We are thrilled to partner with @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social, who, along with many other partner organizations, are hosting a rally at Butler Field in Grant Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The rally starts at 12:00 P.M. with a march to follow.
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Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago
Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...
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September 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
We are thrilled to partner with @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social, who, along with many other partner organizations, are hosting a rally at Butler Field in Grant Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The rally starts at 12:00 P.M. with a march to follow.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
Want to learn more about the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance? Join the Metropolitan Tenants Organization for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm CT on Zoom. To register, visit bit.ly/chho-sep23
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#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
September 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Want to learn more about the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance? Join the Metropolitan Tenants Organization for a virtual informational session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm CT on Zoom. To register, visit bit.ly/chho-sep23
#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
#healthyhomes #chicago #freewebinar
The Grassroots Alliance for #PoliceAccountability, of which we are a member, is hiring a full-time Campaign Coordinator!
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September 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Grassroots Alliance for #PoliceAccountability, of which we are a member, is hiring a full-time Campaign Coordinator!
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
www.chicagogapacoalition.com/general-9
Today, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strongarming states into violating their own laws that ended cash bail.
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strongarming states into violating their own laws that ended cash bail.
Impact for Equity staff counsels Martin Cozzola and Suni Kartha analyze the missed opportunities of the 2003 Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act (AHPAA). impactforequity.org/low-income-h...
More low-income housing in less affordable communities needed
IHDA awards must refocus on granting tax credits to low-income housing in less affordable communities across the State of Illinois.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Impact for Equity staff counsels Martin Cozzola and Suni Kartha analyze the missed opportunities of the 2003 Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act (AHPAA). impactforequity.org/low-income-h...
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's @rachelhinton.bsky.social delves deep into Impact for Equity's new "Building the Future" report on the Chicago Housing Authority.
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As CHA's Plan For Transformation Turns 25, Advocates Worry It Could Take 40 More Years To Complete
Public policy group Impact For Equity said a "wake-up call" on the public housing agency's Plan for Transformation is needed as the city struggles with an affordable housing crisis.
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August 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
@blockclubchi.bsky.social's @rachelhinton.bsky.social delves deep into Impact for Equity's new "Building the Future" report on the Chicago Housing Authority.
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2. Today, the CHA has 19,000 fewer homes than it did before the Plan, and a new report we've published at @impactforequity.bsky.social finds that at the current pace of building, the CHA won't be able to redevelop all the vacant land created by public housing demolitions for *another* 30-40 years.
August 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
2. Today, the CHA has 19,000 fewer homes than it did before the Plan, and a new report we've published at @impactforequity.bsky.social finds that at the current pace of building, the CHA won't be able to redevelop all the vacant land created by public housing demolitions for *another* 30-40 years.
Impact for Equity reports that the current pace of reconstruction for public housing could take another 40 years! This new report provides 9 recommendations for leaders to speed construction and acquisition of affordable housing.
Learn more: impactforequity.org/report/build...
Learn more: impactforequity.org/report/build...
Building the Future: Restoring Communities and Renewing Chicago's Commitment to Public Housing | Impact for Equity
More than 300,000 people in Chicago spend 30% or more of their income on housing. This report lays out an affordable public housing strategy.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Impact for Equity reports that the current pace of reconstruction for public housing could take another 40 years! This new report provides 9 recommendations for leaders to speed construction and acquisition of affordable housing.
Learn more: impactforequity.org/report/build...
Learn more: impactforequity.org/report/build...
Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social recently spoke to @blockclubchi.bsky.social's @arielparrella.bsky.social and @michaeljliptrot.bsky.social about the costs of building affordable housing: blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/28/w...
Why Is It So Expensive To Build Affordable Housing In Chicago?
One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per unit. While the city says it's working to address red tape that drives up expenses, advocates say more must be done to rein in "crazy" costs...
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July 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Impact for Equity Director of Housing @danielkayhertz.bsky.social recently spoke to @blockclubchi.bsky.social's @arielparrella.bsky.social and @michaeljliptrot.bsky.social about the costs of building affordable housing: blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/28/w...
Impact for Equity's Amy Thompson talks to @wbez.org about Free2Move and our advocacy for bringing pretextual traffic stops to an end.
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Chicago police traffic stops plunge, but racial disparities persist, analysis finds
The Chicago Police Department made 45% fewer traffic stops in 2024, but Black and Latino drivers were four times more likely than white drivers to be pulled over.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Impact for Equity's Amy Thompson talks to @wbez.org about Free2Move and our advocacy for bringing pretextual traffic stops to an end.
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Yesterday, Impact for Equity’s Joi Imobhio and Amy Thompson testified at the City Council of Chicago’s meeting of the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. Their testimony explained how pretextual traffic stops, far from improving crime outcomes, in fact undermine public safety.
June 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Yesterday, Impact for Equity’s Joi Imobhio and Amy Thompson testified at the City Council of Chicago’s meeting of the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. Their testimony explained how pretextual traffic stops, far from improving crime outcomes, in fact undermine public safety.
This past weekend, Criminal Legal System Staff Counsel Andrea Dantus joined a group of community leaders at the District Council Quarterly Meeting with members of the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA)! Andrea met with these leaders to focus on community empowerment.
June 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This past weekend, Criminal Legal System Staff Counsel Andrea Dantus joined a group of community leaders at the District Council Quarterly Meeting with members of the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA)! Andrea met with these leaders to focus on community empowerment.
Impact for Equity was proud to host PERSISTENCE THROUGH CHANGE, our 2025 annual event, at the Bridgeport Art Center last night! To view initial photos from the event, please visit flic.kr/s/aHBqjCgZmA
2025 Annual Event: Persistence Through Change
Held at the Bridgeport Art Center
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June 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Impact for Equity was proud to host PERSISTENCE THROUGH CHANGE, our 2025 annual event, at the Bridgeport Art Center last night! To view initial photos from the event, please visit flic.kr/s/aHBqjCgZmA
The legal and social justice community lost one of its greatest champions last week with the passing of Alexander Polikoff (1927-2025).
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June 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The legal and social justice community lost one of its greatest champions last week with the passing of Alexander Polikoff (1927-2025).
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There is only ONE WEEK left until Impact for Equity's annual event, PERSISTENCE THROUGH CHANGE, at the Bridgeport Art Center. Registrations are still open! Reserve your place today at impactforequity.org/persistence-...
May 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
There is only ONE WEEK left until Impact for Equity's annual event, PERSISTENCE THROUGH CHANGE, at the Bridgeport Art Center. Registrations are still open! Reserve your place today at impactforequity.org/persistence-...