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Rachel Dubose smiles at daughter, Kaysey, 6, during dinner with her husband, Donnell, at their home in Sauk Village on Feb. 18, 2025. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Cook County housing authority union workers say they struggle to afford rent, mortgage payments

February 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Housing Authority of Cook County employees say the workloads are tough and wages are low, causing many union employees to leave the agency, one that is deemed “troubled” by HUD.

Former Chicago Housing Authority general counsel created ‘toxic work culture,’ staff alleged

February 20, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.

Chicago Housing Authority staff accused CHA’s former general counsel of creating a “hostile” and “toxic” work environment, according to public records.

Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th, at a CTA-owned parcel of land along Broadway between Bryn Mawr and Hollywood avenues on Feb. 18, 2025. She hopes this parcel can be part of a city green social housing initiative. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Green social housing ordinance introduced at City Council meeting

February 19, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

The city would own a majority stake in the mixed-income rental buildings developed, a first-of-its-kind role for the city.

The Chicago Housing Authority's Dr. Mildred C. Harris Apartments, a 165-unit property for older adults, seen on Feb. 17, 2025, saw five evictions conducted by the Cook County sheriff's office in 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Chicago Housing Authority is owed millions in rent and failing to enforce leases, report finds

February 18, 2025 at 4:46 p.m.

More than 1,000 Chicago Housing Authority residents who are behind on rent have not paid for an average of nearly two years.

Salesman Harun Patel shows Lisa Singer, of Skokie, some of the features on a double oven at ABT Electronics on Feb. 5, 2025, in Glenview. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Illinois braces for impact of new and potential tariffs: ‘Who will feel the consequences? Everyday Americans.’

February 7, 2025 at 7:53 a.m.

In 2023, Illinois bought about $44 billion in imports from China, including about $27 billion in computer and electronic products.

High-ranking Chicago Housing Authority director fired amid ongoing staff exodus

February 3, 2025 at 1:10 p.m.

CHA has seen major turnover in recent months, with four top officials resigning and another high-ranking aide being fired.

Andy and Heidi Graham prepare dinner in their Arlington Heights home as their dog, Sloane, watches on Jan. 23, 2025. The couple, whose two grown children no longer live with them, own properties in Chicago and plan to eventually sell them, depending on the movement of the real estate market. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago home sales declined again in 2024. Will 2025 see more movement?

February 1, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

A stubborn lack of inventory of homes for sale continued to plague the Chicago area market.

Richard Monocchio, former executive director of the Housing Authority of Cook County and now a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development official, center right, adjusts his tie before a ceremony to unveil an affordable housing facility for veterans in Chicago Heights on Sept. 13, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags

February 10, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags on the agency’s dime.

TechCo Savvy Inc. Executive Director Lawon Williams talks about the work involved to design and construct a home with former Collins Academy High School students on West 5th Avenue on Jan. 9, 2025. Utilizing his background in computer science and other STEM subjects, Williams and the students helped design and plan the construction of three adjacent homes on the block. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Former educator helps West Side teens build houses, careers and community

January 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Graduates from Collins Academy High School worked with their former teacher's nonprofit to design and construct homes for their neighborhood.

Jah'mir, left, and Amiah Collins suffered “severe lead poisoning” while living at a property owned by the Chicago Housing Authority, according to a lawsuit filed by their mothers. A jury decided Wednesday that CHA must pay over $24 million to Jah'mir and Amiah's mothers, who sued CHA and its property management partners over the issue in 2022. (Family photos)

Chicago Housing Authority ordered to pay $24 million in lead poisoning lawsuit brought by two residents

March 5, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

Two residents alleged the defendants knew their unit had lead-based paint and that their children suffered “severe lead poisoning."

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