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Dec 6, 2024 - Chicago City Council Announces Amendments for Northwest Side Preservation Ordinance
Dec 4, 2024 - Independent Evaluation Finds Unique Public/Private Collaboration in Chicago and Cook County Fosters Housing Stability for Residents Facing Eviction and Improves Access to Justice
Nov 26, 2024 - Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing to Invest $20 Million in Vacant and Abandoned Buildings in the City via Rebuild 2.0 Program
Oct 29, 2024 - Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing Launch Program to Expand and Preserve Affordable Home Ownership Opportunities
Oct 3, 2024 - Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Housing Secure $4 Million to Support Non-Congregate Shelter Acquisition and Rehab
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Apr 4, 2022
The Chicago Department of Housing Announces Right to Counsel Pilot Program
Feb 23, 2022
New Development Planned for West Woodlawn Community
Feb 23, 2022
Lincoln Park SRO to be Preserved
Feb 23, 2022
Next Phase of ABLA Homes Redevelopment Planned for Near West Side
Feb 23, 2022
New Development Would Create 58 New Affordable Units in Auburn Gresham
Feb 23, 2022
The Chicago Lighthouse Residences to Create Units of Affordable Rental Housing for Low-to Moderate-Income Earners and Those with Special Needs in the 27th Ward
Feb 23, 2022
New Measure to Extend ERAP Software Contract to Accommodate Additional Federal Funds
Feb 23, 2022
Greater Grand Crossing and Englewood Scattered-Site Affordable Rental Community to Receive Financial Restructuring
Feb 23, 2022
500 Affordable Senior Units to be Rehabbed in Little Village and East Garfield Park
Nov 22, 2021
The Chicago Department of Housing Announces Over $100 Million in New Housing Assistance
Nov 17, 2021
New Multifamily Development Conservatory Apartments Planned for Humboldt Park
Nov 17, 2021
Thirty-Three Rental Units to be Rehabbed Will Remain Affordable for 30 years in Lawndale
Oct 14, 2021
The Chicago Lighthouse Residences Would Create Units of Affordable Rental Housing for Low- to Moderate-Income Earners and Those with Special Needs in the 27th Ward
Oct 14, 2021
Bond Inducement Will Preserve 30 Affordable Units in Lincoln Park
Oct 14, 2021
Fifth Phase of Stateway Gardens Redevelopment to Create 80 Additional Units in the Douglas Community Area
Oct 14, 2021
New 51-Unit Multi-Family Development Coming to Oakwood Shores in the Douglas and Oakland Communities
Sep 14, 2021
New Mixed-Income, Transit-Oriented Development in Historic Bronzeville Community
Sep 14, 2021
New Development Would Create 56 New Rental Units and Community Space and Other Amenities in Englewood
Sep 14, 2021
Thirteen Unit Multi-Family Supportive Housing Development Planned for Englewood
Jul 30, 2021
City of Chicago Reminds Renters of Available Resources as the State Moratorium on COVID-19 Related Evictions Ends
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