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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Illinois tenants behind on rent payments are eligible for up to $25,000 in financial assistance

May 19, 2021

The Illinois Rental Payment Program opened Monday to provide financial relief to residents behind on rent payments due to COVID-19-related losses or reductions in income, as well as those experiencing...

Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications

May 5, 2021

The Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program received more than 16,000 applications by the close of its five week application period, which included a weeklong extension.  As of May 1, Cook...

Illustration of a person with dark curly hair, wearing a blue hoodie and jeans, sitting on a front stoop outside of a wooden door with their head in their hands. The door, which is set against a dark red wall, has a sign taped to it reading “final notice” in dark red letters.

The Daily Northwestern’s rent relief guide

April 2, 2021

Illinois’ statewide eviction moratorium will expire on May 1, after which residents will be responsible for making up any payments missed during the moratorium period. The Centers for Disease Control...

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