crime-free housing

Debi Brumit, a former resident of Granite City, faced eviction in 2019 along with her entire household.

Critics call Granite City's evictions 'collective punishment.' A judge calls them legal

Danny Wicentowski

A federal judge has upheld Granite City’s "crime-free" housing ordinance. Housing advocates say the fight isn't over.

From 2014 to 2018, 46.8% of the tenants who were forced out of their homes under Granite City's crime-free housing rules weren't accused of wrongdoing.

Not Just Granite City: There’s Statewide Scrutiny Of Crime-Free Housing Rules In Illinois

Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat.Groups across Illinois, from nonprofits to real estate associations,…

On State Street in Granite City, there have been 11 crime-free housing violations for different tenants at the apartment complex over five years, from 2014 to 2018, more repeats than any other rental property. Eight of the violations requiring an eviction

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Granite City Renters Face Eviction Over Drug Overdose 911 Calls During Opioid Epidemic

Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat.GRANITE CITY — A 27-year-old man called 911 to send an ambulance to his…

From 2014 to 2018, 25.6 percent of the people who Granite City said violated its crime-free housing rules were accused of offenses that didn't happen at the home of the renters facing eviction for it.

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Granite City Crime-Free Housing Rules Displace Hundreds — Even Those Not Accused Of Crimes

Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat.GRANITE CITY — An 83-year-old man was in the hospital with lung cancer…