99-245 Resolution No. 99-245
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONCILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF ELGIN
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that Joyce A. Parker, City Manager, be and is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Conciliation Agreement on
behalf of the City of Elgin with the United States of America
Department of Housing and Urban Development and complainants
Jose Lopez, Agustin and Diana Lopez, Antonio and Benita Jaime,
Reymundo Canales and Ana Martinez, Manuel and Maria Soto,
Genoveva Rebollar, Ricardo and Maria Jimenez and respondent
City of Elgin in settlement of complaints filed under the
Federal Fair Housing Act, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference .
s/ Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: September 22 , 1999
Adopted: September 22 , 1999
Vote : Yeas 6 Nays 0
Attest :
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Case Nos. 05-98-1514-8; 05-98-1517; 05-98-1519-8
05-98-1520-8; 05-99-0228-8; 05-99-0394-8; & 05-99-0762-8
42 U.S.C. Section 804 (b)
(Section of Fair Housing Act allegedly violated)
CONCILIATION AGREEMENT
between
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
and
JOSE LOPEZ
435 ADDISON STREET
ELGIN, IL 60120
and
AGUSTIN & DIANA LOPEZ
439 ADDISON STREET
ELGIN, IL 60120
and
ANTONIO & BENITA JAIME
304 NORTH LIBERTY STREET
ELGIN, IL 60120
and
REYMUNDO CANALES & ANA MARTINEZ
215 HILL AVENUE
ELGIN, IL 60120
and
MANUEL & MARIA SOTO
766 WING STREET
ELGIN, IL 60123
and
GENOVEVA REBOLLAR
40 SOUTH UNION STREET
ELGIN, IL 60123
and
RICARDO & MARIA JIMENEZ
1131 ASH DRIVE APT 3
ELGIN, IL 60120
and
CITY OF ELGIN
150 DEXTER COURT
ELGIN, IL 60720
Complaints having been filed on October 9, 1998, October 14, 1998, October 20, 1998,
November 3, 1998, December 4, 1998, February 3, 1999 and May 14, 1999 under the Federal
Fair Housing Law of 1968, as amended, and the matters having been conciliated between the
parties hereto, it is agreed that a settlement be entered into under the following terms and
conditions.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is a voluntary and full settlement of the
disputed complaints. No party has been coerced, intimidated,threatened, or in any way
forced to become a party to this Agreement. The parties have read and fully understand the
significance of the terms set forth herein.
2. The complainants allege that the City of Elgin ("the City" or"Respondent"), through its
Department of Code Administration employees, has engaged in a pattern or practice of
discrimination on the basis of national origin and/or familial status in violation of the Fair
Housing Act, as amended. In particular, the complainants allege that the City has
discriminated against Hispanics in its enforcement of the occupancy provisions of the
Property Maintenance Code of the City of Elgin ("Housing Code") that restrict the number
of people permitted to occupy a dwelling. The City has adopted by reference the provisions
of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code/1996 ("BOCA Code") as its property
maintenance code. Complainants allege that the City's enforcement adversely affects
Hispanic families with children because Hispanics are more likely to have larger families.
Complainants further allege that City inspectors enter into homes at unreasonable times
demanding access for inspections without seeking permission. Several complainants allege
that City inspectors who do not speak Spanish have entered into complainants' homes for
inspections without permission from occupants who do not speak fluent English. It is
further alleged that the City has discriminated against Hispanics in adopting and enforcing
a residential rental licensing ordinance and targeting enforcement of various provisions of
the City's Property Maintenance Code, including the occupancy provisions. Specific
actions of City inspectors alleged to be discriminatory include entering properties without
permission, citing tenants and owners for overcrowding when, according to the BOCA
National Property Maintenance Code/1996 Commentary (the "BOCA Commentary"), the
units are not overcrowded, and repeatedly inspecting dwellings after the occupants have
complied with code violation notices.
The Respondent denies each of the foregoing allegations. The Respondent further denies
that the Department of Code Administration has discriminated on the basis of national
origin and/or familial status in violation of the Fair Housing Act when enforcing the
provisions of the City's Property Maintenance Code and Rental Residential Property
Licensing Ordinance. The Respondent further denies that City inspectors have conducted
interior inspections of dwellings without first obtaining consent to do so from the
occupants. The Respondent expressly maintains that it has complied with all federal laws
and regulations and all other applicable provisions of law. However, the parties desire to
avoid further investigation and possible litigation and agree the disputes should be resolved
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by this Conciliation Agreement. It is understood that this Agreement does not constitute an
admission by the Respondent of any violation of the federal Fair Housing Act or any other
provision of law.
3. Respondent acknowledges that retaliating against any person because that person has made
a complaint,testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in a proceeding under the Fair
Housing Act is prohibited under Section 818.
4. For the purpose of this Agreement, the Secretary of the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development shall determine whether the Respondent has complied
with the terms of this Conciliation Agreement. Whenever the Secretary has reasonable
cause to believe that the Respondent has breached the Conciliation Agreement, the
Secretary shall refer the matter to the Attorney General of the United States. Before such
referral, the parties shall endeavor in good faith to resolve informally any differences
regarding interpretation of and compliance with this Agreement.
5. The Respondent agrees that its agents, employees, successors, and all persons in active
concert or participation with respondent will refrain from engaging in any activity or
practice, or from maintaining any policy or procedure,that:
a) Makes unavailable or denies a dwelling unit to any person because of
national origin or familial status;
b) Discriminates against any person on the basis of national origin or
familial status in the terms, conditions or privileges of the rental or sale of a dwelling
or in the provision of services in connection with the rental or sale of a dwelling;
c) Makes, prints, or publishes statements with respect to the rental or sale of
a dwelling unit that indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on
national origin or familial status; or
d) Interferes with persons in their exercise of, or on account of their having
exercised or enjoyed, or on account of their having aided other persons in the
exercise or enjoyment of rights protected by the Fair Housing Act.
GENERAL RELIEF
6. Until such time as the City may elect to amend its ordinances to provide a different
standard governing the maximum occupancy limitations for dwelling units,the Respondent
agrees that its agents, employees, successors, and all persons in active concert or
participation with the City shall not enforce any limitation on the number of persons who
may occupy a dwelling that is more restrictive than the standards set forth in Section 405
of the BOCA Code. Respondent agrees that the calculation of the maximum occupancy of
a dwelling unit pursuant to Section PM-405 of the BOCA Code will be determined by the
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BOCA Code analysis examples depicted in Figure PM-405.5(1) and Figure PM-405.5(2)
of the BOCA Commentary.
7. In enforcing the provisions of its Property Maintenance Code and inspecting residents'
homes for same, the Respondent agrees that its agents, employees, successors, and all
persons in active concert or participation with the City shall:
a) Not select any dwelling for inspection based on the national origin and/or
familial status of its occupants;
b) Conduct all inspections in accordance with local, state, and federal law;
c) Develop a written permission slip, in both English and Spanish,
authorizing interior residential inspections, explaining the resident's rights, and
informing the resident of possible follow-up inspections;
d) Obtain written permission from residents with recognizable Spanish
surnames before conducting an interior residential inspection, except in situations
where a warrant has been issued or the resident or owner has scheduled an inspection
with the City or the inspection,is being conducted as a follow-up to a previously
authorized inspection;
e) Request the name and address of all persons complaining to the City
regarding a possible violation of the City's Property Maintenance Code, although the
City may still act on anonymous complaints;
f) Not make any residential interior inspection in response to an anonymous
complaint unless there is specific evidence which provides a reasonable basis to
believe that the City's Property Maintenance Code is being violated;
g) Conduct residential interior inspections only within the official duty
hours of employees of the Department of Code Administration and Development
Services unless a warrant has been issued authorizing an inspection outside the
official duty hours or the resident or owner has requested an inspection outside the
official duty hours;
h) Not seek to revoke the rental license for a multiple family rental
residential property solely because of occupancy violations in a particular unit; and
i) Provide written notice of all alleged violations to any person accused of
violating the City's Property Maintenance Code or related residential property and
zoning codes; the notices shall inform the person of his or her right to appeal the
allegations (including any right to judicial review) and describe the process for
making an appeal. Any such notice provided to any person with a recognizable
Spanish surname shall contain a statement written in Spanish advising the alleged
violator that a City employee is available to translate the contents of City code
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violation notices pertaining to the City's Property Maintenance Code or related
rental residential property licensing ordinance or zoning ordinance.
8. For the duration of this Agreement,the City shall notify the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD) of any proposal it enacts or implements that
requires a minimum amount of habitable floor space per person in a dwelling or otherwise
restricts the total number of persons who may live in a dwelling based on its size or
number of rooms. This notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to enactment or
implementation of such changes.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided
herein, it is agreed and understood that this Agreement is not intended nor shall be
construed to prevent or limit the City at any time from amending its existing ordinances
regulating the maximum occupancy limitation for dwelling units, its existing property
maintenance code, adopting a new property maintenance code or amending or adopting
any other additional ordinances in the City's sole discretion, including without limitation,
the adoption of the International Code Council's 1998 International Property Maintenance
Code as the successor to the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code/1996, provided
HUD receives the requisite thirty (30) day notice from the City prior to the enactment of
any such ordinance.
9. The City agrees to amend its "Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in the City
of Elgin, Illinois", by way of addendum, to acknowledge that: several complaints have been
filed with HUD by Hispanics alleging discrimination; the cases were settled by way of this
conciliation; and the City will strive to overcome the perception that it discriminates
against Hispanics by carrying out a program of commitment to fair housing as evidenced
by fulfilling the provisions of this Agreement (the provisions to be listed in the addendum)
and by incorporating other affirmative actions in this fair housing action plan as
appropriate.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
10. Within ninety (90) days after this Agreement has been finalized, the City agrees to provide
training on the requirements of the amended Fair Housing Act to all employees with
responsibilities that relate to the implementation and enforcement of all zoning,housing,
occupancy, or land use regulations. At a minimum,this training shall include the
Community Development Manager, all Department of Code Administration and
Development Services supervisors, all property maintenance code inspectors, and anyone
reviewing or acting upon residential rental license applications. The training shall be
conducted by a qualified person or organization selected by the City from the list of HUD-
approved trainers appended to this Agreement. If, during the term of this Agreement,there
are new hires or reassignments for the above positions, the City agrees that these persons
will receive similar training. Provided, however, that any employee with the City's
Department of Code Administration and Development Services that previously received the
training contemplated in this Paragraph who is later transferred to a different position in
that department shall not required to receive any additional training in that regard. Any
expenses associated with the training described in this Paragraph shall be borne by the City.
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All persons attending a training program pursuant to this Paragraph shall have their
attendance certified in writing by the person conducting the training.
11. Within thirty (30) days after this Agreement is finalized, Respondent agrees to conduct and
complete the following educational program for all employees identified pursuant to
Paragraph 10:
a) Furnish to each such employee or agent a copy of the Policy Statement
appended to this Agreement which encompasses the elements of Paragraphs 5, 6, and
7 of this Agreement and to inform each such person, in person, of the duties of the
City and its employees and agents pursuant to the Policy Statement; and
b) Secure a signed statement from each employee or agent indicating that he
or she has received, read, and understands the obligations placed upon the City and
its employees or agents by the Policy Statement.
12. Respondent agrees that, for the duration of this Agreement, each new employee or agent
identified pursuant to Paragraph 10 shall be given a copy of and required to read the Policy
Statement, and sign a statement indicating that he or she has received, read, and
understands the obligations placed upon the City and its employees or agents by the Policy
Statement. Respondent agrees that this will occur within fourteen(14) days after the date
he or she commences an employment or agency relationship with the City.
13. The statements and certifications prescribed by this Agreement shall be maintained in the
office of Corporation Counsel at the City of Elgin.
14. The City of Elgin agrees that, within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement,
the City will conduct a meeting with the Elgin Board of Realtors explaining the Policy
Statement referenced in Paragraph 11 of this Agreement and the City's analysis of
maximum occupancy for a dwelling unit.
INDIVIDUAL RELIEF
15. The City of Elgin agrees to compensate the individually named complainants who allege to
have been harmed by the Respondent's allegedly discriminatory conduct. The City will
compensate the named complainants pursuant to individual settlement agreements for each
complainant. The terms of this Conciliation Agreement along with the terms of the
individual release and settlement agreements shall constitute full settlement and
satisfaction of all the claims and demands by the respective complainants arising out of the
respective complaints filed with HUD in Case Nos. 05-98-1514-8; 05-98-1517-8; 05-98-
1519-8; 05-98-1520-8; 05-99-0228-8; 05-99-0394-8; and 05-99-0762-8. A blank form
providing an example of the individual settlements is appended to this Agreement.
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RECORD KEEPING
16. The City of Elgin agrees that, during the term of this Agreement, the City shall:
a) Maintain a log of all interior inspections of residential property
conducted by the City's property maintenance code enforcement inspectors. The log
shall include the date of the inspection, address of the property, name of the owner,
name of the occupant or tenant contacted during the inspection, officials involved in
the inspection, the reason for the inspection, whether any code violations were
discovered during the inspection, and the circumstances that led to the inspection,
including the identity of any private citizen, if voluntarily provided after being
requested by the City.
b) Retain all property maintenance code inspection reports regarding
interior inspections of residential property, irrespective of whether violations were
found.
c) Retain all documents related to the occupancy of residential dwellings
within the City including,but not limited to, notices of violations of city or state
codes; internal records of communications between code administration department
employees and city officials; correspondence to landlords, residents, owners or
managers or residential property; zoning letters; and all records of city council
meetings in which topics related to the administration of the City's Property
Maintenance Code were discussed. This documentation shall also include inter-
office and intra-departmental memoranda, inspector notes, summary reports, records
reflecting the institution and payment of fines or citations, legal documents (e.g.
summonses and court notices), electronic and computer records, videotapes,
audiotapes, and photographs.
d) Maintain a written record of all complaints, written or oral, related to the
City's inspection of residential property and the manner in which the complaints
were addressed or resolved.
REPORTING
17. Within ninety (90) days after this Agreement is finalized, the City of Elgin shall submit to
HUD copies of all statements and certificates prescribed in Paragraphs 10, 11, and 12. This
information shall be sent to:
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Barbara Knox, Director, Midwest HUB
Office of Fair Housing& Equal Opportunity
77 West Jackson Blvd. Rm 2101
Chicago, IL 60604
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18. Six (6) months after this Agreement is finalized, and every six (6) months thereafter for
term of this Agreement, the City will submit to HUD a written report consisting of the
following:
a) Any statements or certificates signed pursuant to Paragraphs 10, 11 and
12 during the preceding six-month period; and
b) Notice of the resignation, termination, or hiring of any employee or agent
whose responsibilities relate to the enforcement or implementation of zoning,
housing, occupancy, or land use ordinances and regulations.
19. During the term of this agreement, upon reasonable notice to counsel for the City of Elgin,
representatives of HUD shall be permitted to inspect and copy all pertinent records of the
City of Elgin at any and all reasonable times, provided, however, that HUD shall endeavor
to minimize any inconvenience to the City from the inspection of such records. Any
documents or other communications subject to the attorney-client privilege are expressly
exempted from the requirements of this Paragraph.
DURATION OF AGREEMENT
20. The term of this Agreement shall be two (2) years from the date of the signature of HUD
HUB Director.
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SIGNATURES
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Approved on behalf of the Secretary
(Date) Barbara M. Knox, Director, Midwest HUB
RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT
KNOW ALL MEN by THESE PRESENTS that [HUD COMPLAINANT] of [HUD COM-
PLAINANT'S ADDRESS], Illinois for [himself or herself] and [his or her] heirs, executors,
and administrators and assigns, and all other related persons or entities (hereinafter referred
to as the claimant), for and in consideration of the sum of [DOLLAR AMOUNT]
($X)CX.00), and the mutual undertakings of the claimant and the City of Elgin in the
Conciliation Agreement between the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development,
the City of Elgin and the claimant, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby
Remise, Release and Forever Discharge
the CITY OF ELGIN, an Illinois municipal corporation, its past and current officers, agents,
employees and any related persons or entities and their successors and assigns, from any and
all actions, claims, and demands whatsoever which claimant now has or may hereafter have
on account of or arising out of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Case
No.[CASE NUMBER], as amended, and the inspection of the dwelling located at [COM-
PLAINANT'S ADDRESS], Elgin, Illinois by City of Elgin code enforcement officers on or
about [DATE OF ALLEGED VIOLATION], and any subsequent dates up to and including
the date of this Release.
As a further consideration for said sum claimant warrants that no promise or
agreement not herein expressed has been made to claimant; that in executing this Release
claimant is not relying upon any statement or representation made by the City of Elgin or
its agents or servants concerning the nature, extent or duration of the damages, or
concerning any other thing or matter, but is relying solely upon her own judgment and
knowledge; that the above mentioned sum received by claimant in full settlement and
satisfaction of all the aforesaid claims and demands whatsoever; that claimant is of legal age
and competent to execute this Release; and that before signing and sealing the release, the
claimant has fully informed herself of its contents and meaning and has executed it with full
knowledge thereof.
It is covenanted and agreed between the claimant and City of Elgin that this release
and settlement is not to be construed as an admission of liability on the part of the City of
Elgin and that this release and settlement agreement shall not be used by the claimant or
any one on her behalf as a defense or estoppel in any action which is now pending or may
be brought later by the City of Elgin against the claimant or[his or her] agents and servants.
Witness my hand and seal this day of 1999.
Claimant
Witnessed before me this
day of , 1999.
Gordon Patterson, HUD Equal Opportunity Specialist
City of Elgin
Department of Code Administration and Development Services
Fair Housing Act Policy Statement
The City of Elgin and its Department of Code Administration and Development Services (Department)
expressly prohibits its agents,employees,successors,and all persons in active concert or participation with
the Department from engaging in any activity or practice, or from maintaining any policy or procedure,that:
• Makes unavailable or denies a dwelling unit to any person because of race, color, religion, sex,
familial status, disability or national origin.
► Discriminates against any person on the basis of race,color,religion,sex, familial status,or national
origin in the terms, conditions or privileges of the rental or sale of a dwelling or in the provision of
services in connection with the rental or sale of a dwelling;
► Makes, prints, or publishes statements with respect to the rental or sale of a dwelling unit that
indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial
status, disability or national origin; or
► Interferes with persons in their exercise of, or on account of their having exercised or enjoyed, or
on account of their having aided other persons in the exercise or enjoyment of rights protected by
the Fair Housing Act.
When enforcing the provisions of the City of Elgin Property Maintenance Code and inspecting residents'
homes for same,the City of Elgin agrees that its agents, employees, successors, and all persons in active
concert or participation with the Department shall:
• Not select any dwelling for inspection based on the race, color, religion, sex, familial status,
disability or national origin of its occupants;
• Conduct all inspections in accordance with local, state, and federal law;
► Obtain written permission, utilizing a permission slip written in both English and Spanish, from
residents with recognizable Spanish surnames before conducting an interior residential inspection,
except in situations where a warrant has been issued or the resident or owner has scheduled an
inspection with the City of Elgin;
► Request the name and address of all persons complaining to the City of Elgin regarding a possible
violation of the City of Elgin's Property Maintenance Code, although the Department may still act
on anonymous complaints;
► Not make any residential interior inspection in response to an anonymous complaint unless there
is specific evidence which provides a reasonable basis to believe that the City of Elgin's Property
Maintenance Code is being violated;
• Conduct residential interior inspections solely within the official duty hours of Department employees
unless a warrant has been issued authorizing an inspection outside the official duty hours or the
resident or owner has requested that the Department perform an inspection outside the official duty
hours.
► Not seek to revoke the rental residential property license for a multiple-family rental residential
• property solely because of occupancy violations existing in a particular unit; and
► Provide written notice of all alleged violations to any person accused of violating the City of Elgin's
Property Maintenance Code or related residential property and zoning codes;the notices shall inform
the person of his or her right to appeal the allegations (including any right to judicial review) and
describe the process for making an appeal. Any such notice provided to any person with a
recognizable Spanish surname shall contain a statement written in Spanish advising the alleged
violator that a Department employee is available to translate the contents of Department code vio-
lation notices pertaining to the City of Elgin's Property Maintenance Code, Rental Residential
Property Licensing Ordinance or the Zoning Ordinance.
Further,until such time as the City of Elgin may elect to amend its ordinances to provide a different standard
governing the maximum occupancy limitations for dwelling units, the City of Elgin agrees that its agents,
employees, successors, and all persons in active concert or participation with the Department shall not
enforce any limitation on the number of persons who may occupy a dwelling that is more restrictive than the
standards set forth in Section PM-405 of the 1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code. The
Department's agents, employees, successors, and all persons in active concert or participation with the
Department shall calculate the maximum occupancy of a dwelling unit pursuant to Section PM-405 of the
1996 BOCA National Property Maintenance Code in accordance with the analysis examples depicted in
Figure PM-405.5(1) and Figure PM-405.5(2) of the Commentary to the 1996 BOCA National Property
Maintenance Code.
The undersigned employee of the City of Elgin's Department of Code Administration and
Development Services(Department)hereby acknowledges receipt of the Department's Fair Housing
Act Policy Statement (Policy Statement); that he or she has read and understands the Policy
Statement; and that he or she has been personally advised of both the Department's and his or her
duties and obligations with respect to the Policy Statement.
Dated:
Department Employee's Printed Name:
Department Employee's Signature:
CHICAGO AREA AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE
VARIOUS TYPES OF CIVIL RIGHTS TRAINING
HOPE Fair Housing Center Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing, Inc.
2100 Manchester Road Bldg B #1070 407 S. Dearborn Street Suite 1075
Wheaton, IL 60187 Chicago, IL
Bernie Kleina, Executive Director Yvonne Murray, Executive Director
(630) 690-6500 Phone (312) 347-7600 Phone
(630) 690-6586 Fax (312) 347-7604 Fax
Interfaith Housing Center ACCESS Living
620 Lincoln Avenue 310 South Peoria
Winnetka,IL 60093 Chicago,IL
Gail Schecter, Executive Director Marca Bristo, Executive Director
(847) 501-5760 Phone (312) 226-5900 Phone
(847) 501-5722 Fax (312) 226-2030 Fax
Leadership Council Illinois Department of Human Rights
111 W. Jackson Blvd. 12th FL 100 W. Randolph Street
Chicago,IL 60604-3502 Chicago, IL
Annie Pennick, President Carlos J. Salazar, Executive Director
(312) 341-5678 Phone (312) 814-6239 Phone
(312) 341-1958 Fax (312) 814-1436 Fax
The John Marshall Law School Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Fair Housing Legal Support Center 2102 W. Ogden Avenue
315 South Plymouth Court Chicago, IL
Chicago,IL 60604 Paul Plantz, Project Manager
Bill Caruso, Co-Executive Director (312) 744-7209 Phone
(312) 987-2397 Phone (312) 744-3314 Fax
(312) 427-9438 Fax
South Suburban Housing Center
18220 Harwood Avenue Suite 1
Homewood, IL 60430
John Petruszak,Executive Director
(708) 957-4674 Phone
(708) 957-4761 Fax
Chicago Lawyers' Committee for
Civil Rights Under Law, Inc.
100 North LaSalle Street Suite 750
Chicago, IL
Clyde E. Murphy,Executive Director
(312) 630-9744 Phone
(312) 630-1127 Fax