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CHA Announces Progress on Major Restore Home Initiative

May 1, 2024

In just a few months, the CHA has made significant 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.

A smiling mother and child holding hands in front of a building

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CHA Launches New “Cabrini Now” Planning Initiative To Renew and Accelerate Housing and Economic Development on the Near North Side

April 24, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority is announcing the launch of “Cabrini Now,” a community-driven planning and design process to accelerate new mixed-income housing and economic development in the Near North neighborhood.

Success Stories

CHA Filmmakers Travel to Cannes

April 19, 2024

Three CHA students participating in DePaul’s “Become a Filmmaker” program got the chance of a lifetime in 2023 - traveling to the Cannes (France) Film Festival - thanks to the generosity of Chicago businesswoman Chaz Ebert, who funded the trip.

CHA Resident Filmmaker is fitted for a dress for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Development Projects

CHA Board Approves Funding for Next Phase at Lathrop; Project Will Add More Than 300 New or Renovated Apartments to the Campus

March 19, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners approved funding for Phase IC of the Lathrop redevelopment at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. This long-awaited third phase will focus on the Lathrop South campus (south of Diversey Avenue) and will address all remaining vacant buildings on the Lathrop site.

Success Stories

CHA Scholarship Put Therapist Jordan Henderson on the Right Track

March 18, 2024

The application period for the 2024-2025 CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship is now open. This year, 125 scholarships of $2,000 apiece are being offered. Any current CHA resident planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2024 is eligible to apply.

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CHA Board Set To Vote on Funding for the Long-Awaited Next Phase at Lathrop

March 18, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote to approve funding for Phase IC of the Lathrop redevelopment at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. This long-awaited third phase will focus on the Lathrop South campus (south of Diversey Avenue) and will address all remaining vacant buildings on the Lathrop site.

Success Stories

CHA Scholars "Take Flight" at Annual Networking Event

February 21, 2024

Nearly 100 CHA college students joined representatives from 18 Chicago-area corporations, including BMO Harris, the Obama Foundation, and Cabrera Capital Markets, for the agency’s annual Take Flight Networking and Recruiting event.

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Aldridge Elementary School Students Share their Vision for the Future of Altgeld Gardens

February 6, 2024

Students at Aldridge Elementary School laid out their vision for the future of Altgeld Gardens as they presented the results of their two-year project to leaders form CTA and CHA, as well as other city officials, at the Altgeld Gardens Library and Family Resource Center.

ALDRIDGE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SHARE THEIR VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF ALTGELD GARDENS

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CHA Scholarship Application Period Is Open

January 31, 2024

The application period for the 2023-2024 CHA/Springboard to Success (S2S) Scholarship opened this week. There are 125 scholarships of $2,000 apiece.

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CHA’s LevelUp program celebrates 45 graduates who earned a total of $296,262

January 30, 2024

Chicago Housing Authority residents who participated in the “LevelUp” wealth-building program received their certificates of completion and celebrated economic power Saturday at a ceremony at the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center.