Here are two helpful sites with information on tenants’ rights for Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding area.
Metropolitan Tenants Organization
The Mission of the Metropolitan Tenants Organization is to educate, organize and empower tenants to have a voice in the decisions that affect the affordability and availability of decent and safe housing. Their website offers FAQ’s on a variety of landlord/tenant issues, they run a healthy homes programs and are involved in related legislation. They also offer a free renters hotline at 773.292.4988.
Illinois Tenants Union
This site serves those who rent apartment, condos or houses in the City of Chicago, Cook County or elsewhere in the suburban metropolitan area.