The Latest Breaking News from CHA

Build housing, not new high school, on land promised to displaced CHA families

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan appears to be moving forward, despite significant community opposition and even though nearby high schools could easily absorb more students with expanded programs and resources.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022

The toll of pharmacy deserts, FOP leader endorses Bailey and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022

Protesters return to occupy CHA-owned house in Humboldt Park

The agency is investigating after a management company forced activists who’d been at the house since January to leave the property. The firm’s president, having viewed video of the incident said it “does not condone this type of behavior under any circumstances.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022

16 CHA employees fired, 1 resigns after accused of defrauding federal program

An internal probe found the employees submitted “falsified” applications to the Small Business Administration to receive coronavirus relief funds “to which they were not entitled.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Catholic hospitals' growth impacts reproductive health care

Across the U.S., numerous Republican-governed states are pushing for sweeping bans on abortion

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022

CHA board approves leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The plan is contingent on the school system receiving approval from the Board of Education for its $70 million share of the new high school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

CHA to consider leasing public housing land to CPS for new Near South Side high school

The former Harold Ickes site has been vacant since 2010, and now Chicago Housing Authority officials are looking to lease the land to CPS. South Side residents say low-income housing promises made to the Black community by elected officials have gone by the wayside.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

Mayoral ally picked for CPS board, pushing out member who opposes city’s plan for new Chinatown school

Former Ald. Michael Scott, the son of a former Chicago Board of Education president, is being appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

Hornets to pull qualifying offer for Miles Bridges?

Emiliano Carchia: Sources expect Charlotte to pull the qualifying offer for Miles Bridges making him an unrestricted free agent after being charged for domestic violence by the LAPD. Source: Twitter @Carchia What's the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2022

Miles Bridges charged with felony domestic violence

Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges has been charged with felony domestic violence stemming from an incident earlier this week, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Friday. Source: ESPN News Services @ ESPN What's the buzz ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 2, 2022