Flynn McRoberts

Like dust after a nasty dogfight, the infighting among community groups that had marred the city's empowerment zone program settled down Wednesday with news of progress: $29 million in zone...

In its struggle to get the lead out of its apartments, the Chicago Housing Authority marked another milestone Monday with its announcement that the federal government will provide $4 million...

That thunderous noise Americans heard this week was U.S. Senate Democrats patting each other on the back after passing a 90-cent hike in the minimum wage to $5.15 an hour....

One year ago, HUD took on the massive job of running the Chicago Housing Authority. Despite a few signs of progress, the agency has struggled to overcome the entrenched problems...

In the face of angry community opposition, the Chicago Housing Authority is seeking federal court approval of a settlement with public housing residents who were moved out of several lakefront...

Packaging existing rules as a new "one-strike-and-you're-out" policy, President Clinton on Thursday announced a campaign to prod public-housing authorities to get rid of tenants who break the law. "If you...

Sprinkling praise on his once and future Republican challengers and focusing on President Clinton as a rhetorical target, Sen. Bob Dole on Saturday traveled through the Midwest before Tuesday's primaries...

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Henry Cisneros is urging the head of the Chicago Housing Authority to consider firing a top aide involved in a tenant leadership conference in Puerto...

The promotional fliers promised an "unforgettable" time in Puerto Rico: "Casinos for Dads. Beaches, swimming, snorkeling, dancing. . . . Exotic shopping, beauty salon for complete pampering for Moms." The...

It was bitter. It was tough. It was long. And it was missing someone important. Republican presidential candidates Pat Buchanan, Lamar Alexander, Bob Dornan and Steve Forbes slugged away at...