Public Notice

Statement from Chicago Housing Authority

September 2, 2025

Effective immediately, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners has appointed Matthew Brewer to serve as the agency’s Operating Chairman until a Chief Executive Officer is approved by the Board. Brewer has been a Commissioner on CHA’s Board since 2013. He was named Vice Chairman in November 2021 and has been acting as Interim Chairman since October 31, 2024.

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CHA Bids Farewell to More Than 200 College-Bound Freshmen at 15th Annual Take Flight College Send-Off

August 29, 2025

Nearly 70 schools locally and from across the country were represented Tuesday at the Chicago Housing Authority’s Take Flight College Send-Off. It was the largest turnout in the event’s 15-year history, with 210 incoming freshmen being provided a fond farewell at Malcolm X College days before leaving for college.

15th Annual Take Flight College Send-Off
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Resident Spotlight: Ranye Holmes' Journey to Morehouse College

August 29, 2025

Ranye Holmes and his mother Winter Morris have been a formidable team. Now he’s on the brink of realizing his dream.

“My Mom had me pretty young. She raised me – but we kind of raised each other,” Ranye said. “We’ve been through it all, from shelters and everything – just getting through life together.”

Ranye Holmes
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Support CHA College Students With the Help of NBC-5 Anchor Evrod Cassimy

August 29, 2025

Evrod Cassimy is an Emmy-nominated news anchor for NBC-Chicago and a noted philanthropist. But did you know that he is also a talented singer/songwriter and has been a huge supporter of CHA’s Springboard to Success program for the last several years?

NBC-5's Evrod Cassimy
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Coming Soon: CHA Owners Symposium

August 29, 2025

For 15 years, industry professionals and partner organizations have gathered for education and networking with the goal of improving their businesses and supporting affordable housing opportunities throughout all of Chicago's 77 communities. 

CHA Owner Symposium
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CHA Seniors Visit the National Public Housing Museum

August 29, 2025

CHA seniors from Minnie Riperton Apartments enjoyed a memorable field trip to the National Public Housing Museum (NPHM), where history came alive through stories, exhibits, and the voices of passion

Seniors Visit the NPHM
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Development Update: CHA Announces Plans to Rehabilitate Loomis Courts

August 29, 2025

CHA recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Aug. 29 to select an experienced, qualified co-development partner for a comprehensive rehabilitation of Loomis Courts, a 125-unit, two-building affordable housing community on the Near West Side.

Loomis Courts Renovation
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Chicago Housing Authority seeks affordable housing partner to deliver comprehensive renovation of Loomis Courts

August 28, 2025
RFP opens Aug. 29; plan preserves long-term affordability and upgrades safety, usability and appearance for long-term resident stability at the 126-unit Near West Side development.
Success Stories

Evrod Cassimy Partners with Springboard to Success

August 22, 2025
“Springboard to Success” (S2S) funds programs creating pathways to academic achievement and independence for Chicago Housing Authority youth.
Evrod Cassimy
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CHA bids adieu to more than 200 college-bound freshmen at 15th annual Take Flight College Send-Off

August 6, 2025
Students enjoy event hosted by CHA’s nonprofit partner Springboard to Success (S2S)
CHA 15th annual Take Flight College Send-Off