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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.
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CHA Celebrates the Historic Opening of the National Public Housing Museum

May 1, 2025

This April, CHA joined hundreds of public housing residents, partners, and guests to celebrate the grand opening of the National Public Housing Museum, the nation’s first cultural institution dedicated t

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May 6, 2025
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Hire CHA Residents

July 8, 2024

At the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), we believe in the power of opportunity. By hiring CHA residents, you're not just gaining talented, motivated employees—you're helping to build stronger, more vibrant communities across Chicago.

Support for Resident Owned & Section 3 Businesses

July 8, 2024

Whether you are a Resident Owned Business, Section 3 (S3) Business, or CHA Vendor seeking to post a job or connect with subcontractors, you’re in the right place! Not sure if you're a Section 3 business? Click here to learn more.

CHA Board Approves More Than $20 Million in Funding for Humboldt Village in West Town

July 16, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners today approved an increase from 27 to 61 total Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) for the Humboldt Village housing development. Humboldt Village is an adaptive reuse of a former Chicago Public School Building (DeDuprey/Von Humboldt) located at 1417 N. Talman in the West Town community area.

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CHA Board Approves $7.5 Million for 6th Phase of Former Robert Taylor Homes Site Legends South

May 21, 2024

The Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorized $7.5 million in CHA funding for the next rental phase at Legends South. This investment continues CHA’s commitment to redevelop the former Robert Taylor Homes site and the State Street Corridor.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Voucher Participants Are Thriving in CHA's Health and Wellness Program

May 14, 2024
While public housing residents have historically had access to mental health support services through third-party service providers, the CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Health and Wellness Program is a first for the agency’s HCV participants.
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