Source-of-income discrimination continues in Illinois: advocates

Mikia Knighten, after eight years on a waitlist, received a housing voucher from the Chicago Housing Authority in October 2022, but faced discrimination from landlords when trying to use it, leading to a lawsuit alleging source-of-income discrimination. Despite a statewide law preventing such discrimination, housing advocates continue to fight for accountability and enforcement. The Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as Section 8, aims to provide subsidies to low-income residents, but challenges persist in using vouchers, particularly for Black households like Knighten’s, who face racial discrimination in housing markets.

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