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Located at 4859 S. Wabash Ave, the Charles A. Hayes Family Investment Center (known as "the FIC") is conveniently located in the Bronzeville-Grand Boulevard community. The center is a staple in the community and houses organizations that offer unique services. It was named for Chicago’s late Congressman Charles A. Hayes and previously known as Times Square and Bacon’s Casino

Can I sell alcohol during my event or serve my guests even if I purchase the Certificate of Alcohol Insurance?

The FIC does not have a liquor license to allow the sale of alcohol. Alcohol can be served by a bartending service but not sold during events. Cash bars, the sale of drink tickets, and self-service bars are strictly prohibited. If you plan to serve (not sell) alcohol, alcohol insurance must be purchased through Service Is Us (additional fees apply). Drink tickets can be sold in advance prior to the event, not on the premises. 

State Street NOW is a community-driven planning and design effort to accelerate new mixed-income housing and economic development along the State Street corridor, from Cermak Road to Garfield Boulevard.

Under state law, Illinois property owners who rent to participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program may receive property tax abatement (“tax savings”) in an amount up to 19% of a property’s Equalized Assessed Value (EAV). The actual amount will depend upon tax rates, the state equalizer, EAV and the number of qualified units rented to HCV Program participants.

In order to qualify for this tax savings program, your property must meet the following criteria:

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Partner with CHA’s PBV Program

The Chicago Housing Authority's Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program works to increase high-quality, affordable housing opportunities in healthy and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. CHA seeks to partner with developers and property owners of multi-unit rental buildings or portfolios to support economic opportunity and a healthy family life for Chicago residents.

Your Pathway to HCV Program Success

The following steps summarize the process for becoming a successful HCV property owner. However, please note that it is the family’s responsibility to find housing and determine whether they wish to rent your property.

Step 1: Watch the on-demand Property Owner Briefing to learn about the HCV Program.