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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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More homes for families coming soon: CHA Board of Commissioners approves contracts to renovate 60 apartments in four vacant buildings as part of its Restore Home initiative

September 13, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) continues to make steady progress on its Restore Home initiative, fully restoring and leasing several multi-family buildings and single-family homes that were previously vacant due to extensive repair needs.

Shavon Nowell, center, sits with her three daughters on their sofa in their new home.

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200 college-bound students get send-off at largest CHA Take Flight event in history

August 30, 2024

Nearly 60 schools locally and across the country were represented Tuesday at the Take Flight College Send-Off – the largest turnout in the event’s history with 200 incoming freshman being provided a fond farewell at Huntington Bank Stadium Club.

Three young women smile and wave at the camera while holding large purple bags. They are standing in a hallway with other people in the background. One woman wears a black sweatshirt and ripped jeans, the second woman wears a white letterman jacket and jeans, and the third woman wears a light-colored t-shirt and dark jeans.

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CHA response to press conference at Dearborn Homes

August 15, 2024

CHA is committed to addressing any issues that are reported in a timely manner. That’s why it is important for our senior leadership to regularly walk our sites and meet directly with resident leadership - as they did at Dearborn Homes August 13, 2024.

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Historic Gautreaux Settlement Agreement Amendment Accepted By Federal Court

August 1, 2024

Yesterday U.S. District Judge Marvin Aspen approved a jointly-proposed Amendment to the 2019 Settlement Agreement between the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and Impact for Equity (IFE) in the landmark 1966 Gautreaux v. Chicago Housing Authority federal lawsuit.

Rendering of the exterior of the Ickes-Southbridge development.

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CHA asks community for concept feedback at “Cabrini NOW” meeting to accelerate housing and economic development on Near North Side

July 30, 2024

Ice cream social and community conversation will take place on July 31 at Ogden-Jenner Elementary School

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CHA Summer Youth programs are on track to reach 10 percent participation increase in 2024

July 29, 2024

CHA’s Summer Youth programs, such as Learn and Earn, Summer Youth Employment, Become a Filmmaker, and more, provide early exposure to career and education pathways. CHA summer programs are on track to reach the goal of a 10 percent increase in participation.

Participants in this award-winning program collaborate with DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts to learn all aspects of filmmaking, from story development to editing.

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LevelUp Helps 45 CHA Residents Achieve their Dreams

July 18, 2024

CHA celebrated 45 new graduates of LevelUp at a ceremony held on Saturday, January 27. LevelUp is a wealth-building program that encourages residents to unlock their economic power by providing financial incentives as they reach their life goals.

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CHA Board Approves $7.5 Million for 6th Phase of Former Robert Taylor Homes Site Legends South

May 21, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorized $7.5 million in CHA funding for the next rental phase at Legends South. This investment continues CHA’s commitment to redevelop the former Robert Taylor Homes site and the State Street Corridor.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Voucher Participants Are Thriving in CHA's Health and Wellness Program

May 14, 2024

While public housing residents have historically had access to mental health support services through third-party service providers, the CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Health and Wellness Program is a first for the agency’s HCV participants.

Thomas King, in glasses smiling at the camera.