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Celebrating Computer Essentials Graduates

April 1, 2025

CHA, AARP and OATS (Older Adults Technology Services) proudly recognized 23 CHA residents who successfully completed the 5-week

Celebrating Computer Essentials Graduates

Federal Funding Update

April 1, 2025
Last month, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution that provides federal funding stability through the end of September. This measure maintains funding for public housing programs at FY24 levels, while also increasing funding for Housing Choices Vouchers and Project Based Rental Assistance.
Federal Funding Update: Protect Affordable Housing

CHA Statement on ABLA/Brooks Homes Redevelopment and Resident Engagement

April 11, 2025
In this Year of Renewal, we are approaching our work with urgency, transparency and a commitment to real, lasting solutions. Change doesn’t happen overnight—but meaningful progress is underway.
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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.

The words "Speed of Trust" in green on a photo of Chicago Mayor Johnson and Constituents

Year of Renewal

April 11, 2025

The “Year of Renewal” is a dedicated effort to rebuild trust, transparency and accountability in 2025 and beyond. 

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is taking key steps to:

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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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April Is Financial Literacy Month: CHA Supports Residents in Building Economic Futures

April 30, 2025

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, CHA is highlighting the many ways it helps residents build brighter economic futures. Through programs like LevelUp, the Workforce Opportunity Resource Center (WORC), Summer Youth Employment, and HOME (Home Ownership Made Easy), thousands of residents are achieving new milestones each year. In 2024 alone:

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New Laptops for Residents at Westhaven, Abla and Dearborn Homes

April 30, 2025

This April, CHA and Compudopt partnered to provide over 80 Westhaven, ABLA, and Dearborn Homes residents with refurbished laptops and internet access, part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to increasing tech access and bridging the digital divide.

CHA and Compudopt partnered to provide over 80 Westhaven, ABLA, and Dearborn Homes residents with refurbished laptops and internet access.
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RFP Now Open: Redevelopment Opportunity at Clybourn And Larrabee

May 1, 2025

CHA is now accepting proposals from qualified development teams to reimagine a key 7-acre site at Clybourn and Larrabee. This project will contribute to ongoing revitalization efforts in the Cabrini-Green area, where over 3,500 homes have already been restored.

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Employee Spotlight: CHA Congratulates Crystal Palmer on the Opening of the National Public Housing Museum

May 1, 2025

CHA Resident Engagement Manager Crystal Palmer (center) is a tireless champion for CHA residents and a strong advocate for the creation of the National Public Housing Museum. 

CHA Resident Engagement Manager Crystal Palmer (center) is a tireless champion for CHA residents and a strong advocate for the creation of the National Public Housing Museum.