housing
Housing board officials say contracting out part of the Section 8 rent subsidy program to two private companies and their subcontractors will improve service by creating competition.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
Chicago Housing Authority board member and residents' advocate Mary Wiggins is named to a three-year term on the National Organization of African Americans in Housing.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
Advocates worry that having two administrators will make it harder for users of the voucher program to navigate its requirements. CHA officials say the split will cut costs and improve service.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
A crowd of roughly 200 people attended the meeting on the South Side. Many worry proposed changes will have far-reaching, detrimental effects on residents' lives.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
The agency is reinstating $15,000 it had cut from the security budget at the mixed-income Westhaven Park Tower. Officials say they'll also clarify guidelines on eviction of CHA residents.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
Real estate advocates say the plan punishes property owners already suffering from declining sale prices. The money will be used to avert CTA service cuts.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
In some cases, residents would be represented by a CHA-appointed ombudsman. Critics question whether an agency employee can be as independent as councils elected by public-housing residents.
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
Residents say they need more guards because of recent incidents
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
$4.1M voucher contract also up for extension
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
"Tyranny of the middle class"
1 year ago | Claire Bushey
Also moves to build S. Side library
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Sociologist's research took him in unexpected direction
1 year ago | Bill Healy
Jordan, with roots in public housing, says connecting with residents is key
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Bond issue will fund development
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Mortgage crisis threatens many in Chicago, Daley says
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
