eviction in illinois

Have you tried contacting any local charity organizations/churches, ie: Salvation Army? Also try contacting your local human service dept. (welfare office) they should have what is called a retention program, even though you may not qualify for medicaid or food stamps there is a program for those with a higher income to receive assistance with utility shut offs and evictions/foreclosures. You should contact them ad inquire about such programs and have copies of any eviction notices or shut off notices.

Does Illinois have Section 8?

I think all states have Sec. 8. There is a huge wait list for that program though. Each state only releases a certain amount each year and those who are already on the wait list in each county get them. BUT, if you are a family with children that is considered an emergency and you go to the top of the list.

i make $45000.00 a year...but with 3 teenage kids... and pdls....and no child support hard to make it...i am going to take your advice and start contacting these organizations....all they can tell me is NO.

i just need help to get caught up...i don't think i would qualify for steady section 8...although one just never knows...it's an avenue i'm going to look into. i'm prone to thinking that with my income no one will help.

I can tell you from a personal story that the Salvation Army kept me and my mom from living on the street. I was amazed at their help. I never pass a red bucket without putting in some money.

Also candice - any chance your church might be able to assist you? Mine has a benevolence fund to help out attenders with just a story like yours.

although i am catholic and a strong believer...can't say i'm much of a churchgoer...perhaps it's not a bad idea though at this point in my life....i certainly am going to try the salvation army today. i wonder if the church would help if i've never attened.

If it helps any, I'll donate you my accrued points.
Also, don't think that pdl's come first. No matter what any collector might threaten your with, you can put your pdl's on the back burner until your basic needs of food and shelter are met. I've seen pdl's in default for over a year and nobody ever goes to jail or gets garnished. Those collectors are so full of prunes.

One can always ask.

Take it from a former Catholic - I got disheartened with the church. If you are in the Will County/Dupage county area, you can always attend mine. It was thru mine that I helped cover my mortgage one month.

i don't mean to sound mushy and weird...but i love, believe, and collect angels...and someone up there sent me some angels thru this website...i cried all the way home from work this morning, scared to death of what is happening to me....it's like an avalanche.....and now there is hope...thank you so much.

It's not wierd! We'd be most flattered if you printed out our pictures to add to your angel collection! You're going to be juuuuust dandy!

Candace,
I am so sorry to hear of your trouble. Have you gotten an eviction notice, and if so, how many days were on it, ie, 30-day, three-day, etc. Depending on your state law, you might be able to possibly file a continuance. I would definately call Legal Aid or another low-cost attorney to get advice at this point as to what your rights are.
But Ari is absolutely right. Put those PDL's on the BACK BURNER right now. Your priority is to pay that back rent!

i do live in will county...joliet(ingalls park) if your familiar... what is the name of the church? and what do i do with points? really new here...sorry...and jedi..the pdl people scare me to death...are you saying they are not as aggressive as they try to come off as?

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Candice! They make a 50% commission on defaulted payday loans! They'll say anything to beat you into submission and what they say is more often than not a violation of the fdcpa. Don't be afraid of those windbags. Your basic needs come first, no question about it and once again they are more full of prunes than used car salesmen! Relax!

The internet pdls will say anything to scare you and bring you to tears, don't believe the threats. They sound real but they are not. They will scare you with the threat of fraud charges and arrest, but you are not in any trouble with the law.

If anything, they are in trouble with the federal laws for violating your civil rights with those threats.

Oh - and we are communitychristian.org

In fact, you are welcome to come to my exact location (we are a multi-site church). We are in Shorewood (59 and Black Rd). Sundays 9:30 and 11am. Kids programs for you little ones so you can worship in peace. Coffee. Snacks. Rocking music (got some U2 on the schedule this coming Sunday).

If you have any questions about church, PM me. Other questions about you debt - keep 'em here so we can all talk about them and help you.

your right jedi...i need to worry about my backrent before pdls..i thank you all and i am going to start on my calls to salvation army...i will be back soon...i love it here....

Candice--

I'm glad you found us here! :) You'll pull through this, I promise.

Your food and rent come first. The PDL's can and will wait. They won't do it quietly...But they will wait.

No, they won't do it quietly. But that doesn't mean you have to withstand the noise pollution. Turn off your answering machine for the time being.

Actually - turn it on and let them each a tape recording.

Candice, I just pm'd Vikas a request to transfer my unused points to your account. They can be converted into cash. Currently you have 581 points, that's $5.81, I have twenty or thirty something dollars worth of points that I haven't cashed in. They are yours to celebrate this day. We have peace back in the forums, and you as a brand new member!

Following Ari's lead, I'm throwing 2000 points at you, candice. Use them however you see fit.

OMG, Ari, it's good to see you back with your kindest heart and spreading positive energy. You are great!

You can yourself donate the points to Candice. Click on the donate button below Candice's post and transfer your unused points. I just did it.

There is no donate link bebeath my points, I have to ask Vikas to make the transfer I guess.

Seeing Ari and Jeff, I also put my share to Candice

I think you have to click on the donate under Candice's points. I think that is how I did it when I donated to TxTreasure.

Ari--You want to click on the donate beneath Candice's name, silly!

Candice--My extra points belong to you! :)

Yes, yes, donations can't be done to self. That is why, there is no "donate" button in self ids.

Thank you Steelers and BuildingWealth! I must have misunderstood that, but now 3309 points have just gone from me to candice!

Ahhhhh..... the Acts 2 verse 45 community in action.

You're up to $79.58 candice! YAY!

Dinner is on us my friend!

I just recently cashed in my points, I'm not sure how many I have, I just donated 100. But I will send more your way once they build up. :D

There will be no eviction in Illinois!

Candice -

I just asked that my points be cashed in the other day, or I would donate! However, I do send my prayers and concern for you and your family. And please heed the advice of the other members here - those PDL companies are not going to have you arrested. Your concern is in the proper place - providing for your family!

You take care of yourself and your kids, and keep us posted!

Everything's going to be all right for Candice! More people have her back than I think she realizes!

Good Luck Candice!! I donated my points not long ago,too. But you are in my prayers, we all have your back!! Let us know how everything turns out...Karen :D

Candice, I understand what you're going through. Supporting teenage boys is very expensive. I have three and get a decent salary, also, but without child support and with all the things they need, it's not easy. I just cashed in my points; otherwise, I would gladly donate to you. I'll see how many I can rack up. You definitely have my prayers in the meantime. You will get out of this. As hard as it is, don't let these PDL places intimidate you. You need to take care of yourself and your family first. The best of luck to you. Keep posting and let us know how you're doing. We're here for you!

thank you guys soooo much....i'm WOWED by the fact that total strangers can be so generous...hopefully someday i can be in a position to help someone else out....THANK YOU

All in a days work for...DCC Moderators!

Candice--You will be in that position sooner than you realize. Keep us updated on your progress, ok? :)

well i've called the Salvation Army (no funds), Daybreak (no funds), and i called Community Concern who does have funds but I do not qualify because of my Income. So I guess I will tighten my belt, and without the pdl's coming out of my check I will play catch up with the Landlord.

Nuts, nuts and nuts.

Are you ok on the basics for living? And will the landlord work with you to keep you in your place while you catch up on back rent?

The PDL's come LAST...No matter what they will try and tell you.

Yes, basics are covered, and my landlord has been pretty understanding so far, but I can tell they are losing their patience with me, which scares me to death. So right now the plan is to tighten my belt and get them paid as soon as possible. Making a trip to Aldis today, groceries are my biggest expense on a weekly basis, but there are ways of cutting corners which i really need to concentrate on to pay the backrent. I really feel like a idiot, i make decent money, but just have managed it like a moron....time to make a change. Tonite I will sit my children down and explain to them somewhat of what's going on here, and basically ask them for their help. They need to understand basics are just going to be covered here for a while, while we play catchup. If they do not know somewhat of the situation they will bug and bug for extras....hopefully they are understanding...it will be much easier, i think, if they know what's going on and why we need to do a cutback around here.

If you're honest with them, even if they fight it at first, they'll understand that it's for the best.

It's hard at first to really buckle down and cut costs, but you can do it.

And if there are extra expenses you can do without--Like cable tv, etc...Cut them. You can get it turned back on later, but you have to think necessary. Or even if you can downgrade your package, that can save some per month. (Or sometimes if you tell them you will cancel, they will discount your rates to keep you..)

We just talked about Aldi the other day. You can save so much shopping there for your groceries.

Once you get started on the saving, you'll find other ways to save.

You will be AMAZED at your kids. We had that talk with them a couple times. They were very understanding.

Aldi is the bomb. You would be shocked to know who makes some of their products.

i want to donate my points to a good
cause.i want to donate to candiceann2003