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Examining the Impact of Crime-Free Housing Laws on Illinois Renters

A comprehensive investigation reveals how Illinois renters face eviction risks under crime-free housing laws, often for minor offenses or unproven allegations.

By Daniel Schwartz • May 13, 2025 4 MIN READ

After being charged with drunk driving, Catherine Lang was evicted from her apartment. She was later acquitted months after the eviction.

Gail Diop, formerly of Palatine near Chicago, spent weeks trying to prove to police in 2016 that her family did not breach the city’s crime-free housing regulations.

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Examining the Impact of Crime-Free Housing Laws on Illinois Renters

Illinois Crime-Free Housing Laws Lead to Evictions Over Minor Infractions

How Cities Are Balancing Tenant Safety and Rental Housing Policies

George Ryan, Former Illinois Governor Who Suspended Death Penalty, Dies at 91

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Examining the Impact of Crime-Free Housing Laws on Illinois Renters

Illinois Crime-Free Housing Laws Lead to Evictions Over Minor Infractions

How Cities Are Balancing Tenant Safety and Rental Housing Policies

George Ryan, Former Illinois Governor Who Suspended Death Penalty, Dies at 91