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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.
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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.
Success Stories

Graduates of Family Self Sufficiency program celebrate financial independence

September 16, 2022
Program produced 107 graduates that were paid $704,271 and included 12 new homeowners & 16 that transitioned off subsidy.
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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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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 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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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 college students get counsel from corporate representatives at annual networking event

January 5, 2023
Bank of America, Google, Northwestern Hospital are among those who talk career and employment opportunities.
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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.
Success Stories

Resident Spotlight: Molly Wilson named to Mayor's Youth Commission

October 23, 2023

CHA resident Molly Wilson was recently named to the 5th cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Commission. The Youth Commission meets monthly to give their input on youth-related City projects and policy. Youth Commissioners are between the ages of 14-19 and were selected through a rigorous application process which saw a record number of applicants from across the city.

Molly Wilson