Rental housing support bill goes to committee

A Rental Housing Support bill (HB 4100), sponsored by State Representative Julie Hamos (D-18th) to create a state-funded rental assistance program, is headed for committee hearings Monday, according to Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner John G. Markowski.

In a Chicago Defender editorial board meeting, Markowski said he hopes passage of the bill comes to fruition and emphasized his department is committed to making affordable housing a reality in Chicago.

"We are committed to pursuing policies that lead to affordable housing," Markowski said. "We have a commitment. At the state level, our number one priority is a state fund for affordable housing."

Markowski …