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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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DOH’s Building Neighborhoods and Affordable Homes Program Expands City-Wide
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Eight New Two-Unit Homes Planned for North Lawndale
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TaxSmart Homebuyer Program Will Continue to Provide Incentives to Support New Homebuyers
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18 New Housing Units, Including Townhomes and Condominiums Planned for Woodlawn
Oct 27, 2021
Site Preparation and Environmental Remediation to Begin on 100 Vacant Lots in North Lawndale as Part of the Reclaiming Communities Campaign
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