According to the Census Bureau, about 6.5 Americans have fallen behind on their rent payments since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The national moratorium on evictions expired August 1. The 21st spoke to organizations around the state about what help is available for struggling tenants.

A new study finds minimum wage fails to pay the rent in Illinois. Rental housing costs vary across the state, but there is no place where it's affordable to someone earning minimum wage.