Affordable housing advocates say there’s little room for many Chicagoans to pay for basic necessities, put money in savings or build emergency funds. In addition, they say living paycheck to paycheck puts households at a higher risk of incurring debt and facing eviction, which can cause issues for renters down the line.
Reset learns more about the various factors contributing to housing insecurity in Chicago.
GUESTS: Alden Loury, WBEZ data projects editor
Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times staff reporter