Illinois Housing Development Authority executive director Kristin Faust (left) and Illinois Department of Human Services secretary Grace Hou joined Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday as he signed a bill will implement a framework for administering the state’s rental assistance programs.

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced the launch of the latest round of federally-backed housing assistance while signing a measure that seeks to provide additional relief to renters.