2,000 Chicagoans Will Get $1,000 In Rent Relief Under New City COVID-19 Plan, Mayor Says – Block Club Chicago

Marisa Novara, commissioner of the Department of Housing, said half of the grants will be awarded through a lottery to people who apply on the city’s website. The other half will be distributed by nonprofit organizations working in the neighborhoods.
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Mike M
6 years ago

This may be well intentioned but the $2m could be better spent elsewhere as there are probably over half a million rental units in the city of Chicago.

Governor of Alderaan
6 years ago
Reply to  Mike M

$2 million? Using New York Times editorial board math giving $1000 to 2000 people costs $2000

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