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City of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority, and Related Midwest Break Ground on Next Phase at Roosevelt Square

January 25, 2023

CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2023) – Today Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot was joined by representatives of the Chicago Housing Authority, the City of Chicago Department of Housing, and Related Midwest for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Roosevelt Square Phase 3B, part of the innovative, master-planned, 160-acre development on Chicago’s Near West Side.

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CHA CEO Tracey Scott’s Opening Statement to the Chicago City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate

January 24, 2023

Good morning. I am Tracey Scott. I have served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Housing Authority since May 2020. Before coming to CHA, I served in leadership positions with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Atlanta Housing Authority, and AT&T.

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CHA Receives 50 New Vouchers From HUD To Support Residents With Disabilities

January 10, 2023

CHICAGO (Jan. 10, 2023) – The Chicago Housing Authority has received more than $725,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide 50 new vouchers for families that include non-elderly persons with disabilities.

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CHA College Students Get Counsel From Corporate Representatives at Annual Networking Event

January 5, 2023

CHICAGO (Jan. 5, 2023) — Representatives from prominent corporate organizations – including Bank of America, Google and Northwestern Hospital – networked with 70 Chicago Housing Authority college students Wednesday to discuss career opportunities at the Take Flight Networking & Recruitment event at CHA offices.

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CHA distributes 5,000 coats to families, children at 15th annual Operation Warm

October 25, 2022

116,000 coats distributed to 33,000 families since 2008

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CHA Partners with Jonathan Rose Companies to Preserve Affordable Housing at Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments

October 13, 2022

Development partner says unit preservation through CHA was critical.

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Chicago Housing Authority’s Owner Symposium celebrates 13th year with third annual virtual event

September 30, 2022

The event’s third year online attracted providers and industry experts, reaffirming mission to house Chicago families.

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CHA leads nation’s large housing authorities in leasing Emergency Housing Vouchers

September 29, 2022

The Chicago Housing Authority has leased 74 percent of the total 1,165 allotment; anticipates all 100 percent will be leased by end of year.

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CHA Board approves funding for new affordable housing at Encuentro Square in Logan Square

July 19, 2022

CHA Board also approves new private security contracts, ensuring 24/7 security coverage at CHA properties; advances proposed partnership with Chicago Public Schools for new Near South High School.

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CHA dedicates South Side senior building to current longest-serving Commissioner

June 30, 2022

Dr. Mildred C. Harris hailed as dedicated public servant who champions affordable housing and its residents.

Dr. Mildred C. Harris at the refurbished South Side senior building dedicated to her.