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Tracey Scott to Transition out of Current Role as Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Housing Authority

October 28, 2024

CHA CEO leaves the agency with strong financial position and more families served in its entire history; current CHA Board Chairwoman Angela Hurlock will serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer while a search is conducted.

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CHA Board Approves New Private Property Management Contracts for 16 CHA Buildings

October 25, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners today approved contracts with two Private Property Management (PPM) Firms to manage 16 CHA properties. Effective November 1, 2024, WinnResidential will assume management of 11 properties while 5T Management will assume management of five properties.

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Hundreds of property owners attend 15th annual Owner Symposium that helps them understand benefits of becoming owner in voucher program

October 11, 2024

Hundreds of property owners and industry professionals representing thousands of rental units throughout Chicago’s 77 community areas attended the 15th annual Chicago Housing Authority Owner Symposium last month at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, while hundreds more watched online via Webex Events.

Cheryl Burns (left), Chief of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) department, with property owner Karen Forte

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CHA Receives Three NAHRO Awards of Merit

September 30, 2024

Three CHA programs received Awards of Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) at their 2024 National Conference.

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Chicago Tribune Highlights CHA’s Success at Housing Veterans

September 30, 2024

CHA supports Chicagoans who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness with nearly 5,000 vouchers for specific high-risk populations, including veterans. These are known as VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) Vouchers.

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Partner Spotlight: Karen J. Forté

September 30, 2024

Karen J. Forté is a rental property owner who currently rents to several families using Housing Choice Vouchers. Her business, Forté Property Management, has flourished with the help of CHA’s Owner Symposium. She started attending the event in 2009 and has found it to be an invaluable resource.

CHA Hosts 15th Annual Owner Symposium

September 30, 2024

Hundreds of property owners and industry professionals attended CHA’s 15th annual Owner Symposium last week. The Owner Symposium is an education and networking event designed to equip property owners, managers, realtors, brokers, investors and residential rental housing professionals with the timely tools and knowledge they need to strengthen communities and grow their business.

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Development Update: CHA Celebrates Two Major Milestones at Ogden Commons

September 30, 2024

CHA leaders joined Mayor Johnson, The Habitat Company, Mount Sinai and the Illinois Housing Development Authority this month in North Lawndale to celebrate two Ogden Commons milestones: the grand opening of Phase A1 (92 units) and the groundbreaking of A2 (75 units).

Development Projects

State Street Now

September 30, 2024

State Street Now is a community-driven planning and design effort to accelerate new mixed-income housing and economic development along the State Street corridor, from Cermak Road to Garfield Boulevard.

Development Projects

Cabrini Now Planning Project

September 30, 2024

Cabrini NOW is a community-driven planning and design effort to improve the Cabrini neighborhood through new housing and economic development on CHA properties. This plan will guide what gets built and how investments are made in the area. Cabrini NOW is all about making sure your voice is heard!