assistance
Assistance available if you’re behind on our house payment
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Find out if you could qualify for up to $60,000 in emergency mortgage assistance by applying to the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
News
Attend housing summit on Saturday
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There will be workshops on credit and debt management, homeownership tips and more at the free event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at 415 N. Laramie.
taxes
Austin’s elected officials vow to fight GOP tax overhaul bill
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Congressman Danny Davis, state Rep. Camille Lilly, Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, and Ald. Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts warn the legislation would be devastating to many West Side residents.
Community
Housing summit for seniors
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Forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Friendship Baptist Church, 5200 W. Jackson Blvd.
News
Government-backed home loans prevalent on West Side
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A new report by the Woodstock Institute shows that twice as many of these loans were issued to individuals in communities of color than in predominately white neighborhoods.
Community
Mortgage settlement brings praise and disapproval from West Side leaders
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State Rep. Camille Lilly and South Austin Coalition’s Elce Redmond have different views, but both agree progress has been made and more work still needs to be done.
Community
Program aims to help 15,000 homeowners
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Mortgage assistance is available to those who are unemployed or have had a significant loss in income.
News
Group works to fight foreclosures in Austin
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The Chicago Anti-Eviction Campaign meets every other Tuesday night in Austin. The next meeting is set for tonight.
News
Become a homeowner for $7,000?
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A seminar on Saturday at Bethel New Life will will show West Side residents how.
Opinion
Five scams that hurt the black community
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This commentary first appeared in The Black Truth News. Let us know what you think.