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Award-winning program inspired CHA student to pursue filmmaking – and come out of her shell

July 30, 2025
DePaul’s “Become a Filmmaker” is one of 11 programs that have helped some 2,300 CHA youth explore career pathways this summer
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Chicago Housing Authority’s “Year of Renewal” marks key progress in Housing and Accountability Efforts

July 30, 2025

CHICAGO (July 29, 2025) – At its July 2025 Board Meeting today, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) provided significant progress updates demonstrating how the agency continues to advance its vision of greater transparency and accountability in its operations and resident engagement efforts: 

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Chicago Housing Authority releases Resident Survey as part of “Year of Renewal” campaign

June 11, 2025
Survey will assess how residents feel about housing and services to shape the agency’s future.
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GreenLight Fund Invests in Bringing Compass Working Capital to Chicago

June 11, 2025
Groundbreaking asset-building solution to support public housing residents to save thousands.
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Related Midwest, City Officials, CHA Celebrate Grand Opening of Roosevelt Square Phase 3B on Chicago’s Near West Side

June 4, 2025
Ceremonial ribbon-cutting marks opening of three new residential buildings offering 207 mixed-income apartments — including 75 public housing units — and lifestyle-oriented amenities.
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Chicago Housing Authority Moves to Secure Long-Term Affordability and Stability for Harrison Courts Residents

May 23, 2025
Agency seeks to transition the development to an affordable housing partner; no resident displacement expected.
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Chicago Housing Authority Creates Healthy Homes Division

May 21, 2025

Team of nationally recognized experts to proactively address environmental issues

CHICAGO (May 21, 2025) - The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is deepening its commitment to ensuring that residents have a safe place to call home.

Elizabeth Poole, CHA Healthy Homes Division Director
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Daisie Foundation, CHA treat 200 moms to makeovers and pampering for 5th year

May 8, 2025

Popular event included roundtable, lunch and inspiration

CHICAGO (May 8, 2025): For the fifth year, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) partnered with the Daisie Foundation, a non-profit that specializes in random acts of kindness, for a Mother’s Day Makeover Experience honoring 200 CHA residents at Venue West.

Daisie Foundation Leading Ladies panelists and employees smile at the Daisie Foundation/CHA Mother’s Day Makeover Experience at Venue West, May 6, 2025.
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Chicago Housing Authority Office of the Inspector General wins National Award for Excellence

April 15, 2025

CHICAGO (April 15, 2025): The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been awarded a 2024 Exemplary Knighton Award for best performance audit among local government audit organizations of similar size across the U.S. and Canada.

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CHA Statement on ABLA/Brooks Homes Redevelopment and Resident Engagement

April 11, 2025

At the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), our mission remains clear: to build and sustain strong communities where seniors thrive and every resident has the opportunity to unlock their economic power. We do this by providing quality, safe and affordable housing through a people-first approach.

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