On Thursday, July 30, 2009, a number of Bonaventure House residents and staff boarded a bus for downtown Chicago. There, they attended the Lakeview Action Coalition's rally and news conference at City Hall. The purpose was to demand city leaders earmark TIF development money for creating affordable housing in Chicago.

Don't know what "TIF" is? The Cook County Clerk's Office answers some frequently asked questions about TIFs.