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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.

CHA Logo with the words Chicago Housing Authority
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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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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 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.
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CHA Statement on Waitlist Times

June 7, 2022
Statement from the Chicago Housing Authority in response to news articles about its waitlist times.
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CHA Moves May 17, 2022 Board of Commissioners Meeting from In-Person to Virtual

May 16, 2022
Move comes after CHA CEO Tracey Scott tests positive for Covid-19 and is required to isolate