Join WTTW for an in-depth exploration of the affordable housing crisis, supported by our partners at All Chicago and experts from the University of Illinois Chicago. This event will feature excerpts from Firsthand: Homeless and a panel discussion that delves into the recent findings from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding homelessness.

The panel will include:

Together, they will examine the impact of affordable housing in addressing homelessness, while emphasizing that housing, though essential, is just one piece of a much larger puzzle in solving this complex issue.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from experts and engage in a critical conversation on one of the most pressing issues facing our city today.

FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS is the newest addition to WTTW’s award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. Visit the website to explore the project.

WTTW has partnered with All Chicago, Chicago Public Library, and The Night Ministry throughout 2024 on journalism and community engagement initiatives related to FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS.

Lead support for FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS is provided by Ann and Rich Carr.

Major support is provided by The Knight Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Edwardson Family Foundation; Joel M. Friedman, President, Alvin H. Baum Family Fund; Denny and Sandy Cummings; the Marc and Jeanne Malnati Family Foundation; Alexandra C. Nichols; and Peter and Alicia Pond (as of January 16, 2024).