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Chicago Housing Authority approves funding for new affordable Encuentro Square development
The CHA will provide 55 project-based vouchers for the development, which will protect housing stability in Logan Square for 20 years.
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The CHA will provide 55 project-based vouchers for the development, which will protect housing stability in Logan Square for 20 years.
Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor (20th) received her second CHA voucher decades after applying over the Memorial Day weekend.
Getting towed is never fun. From the surprise of your missing car to the shock of the bill.
Volunteers handed out 6,000 new winter coats; along with shoes, hats and gloves.
The Chicago Housing Authority celebrated financial achievement with its recent graduating class.
SEIU Local 1 says when the CHA hired a company called Manage Chicago for building upkeep, cleaning, and repairs to CHA properties, it led to nearly a dozen Black and Brown workers losing their jobs.
The fire started in a 6th floor unit of the Edith Spurlock Sampson Apartments at 2640 N. Sheffield Av., according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Mice, flooding and one elevator for almost 200 people are just some of the problems seniors living in one Chicago Housing Authority property are dealing with.
Thousands of Chicago public housing homes are off limits - even though they're vacant.
With the ceiling cracking and crumbling, a Chicago family living in subsidized housing said they do not feel safe in their own home.
More than 50 cars drove around City Hall as advocates demanded the city help flatten the COVID-19 curve by providing permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.
The building provides affordable housing for nearly 150 Chicago Housing Authority residents.
CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes a look at the rules for evicting a tenant when the city is the landlord.
Tenants tried to bring a little joy to the back yard of their building, but management didn't see it that way.
"It's totally unfair to say one sector can do something and public housing people can't."
The program is sponsored by the non-profit Operation Warm and the Chicago Housing Authority.
Hundreds of seniors in a Chicago high rise say their lives are in danger because they have to wait almost an hour to get to their apartments on a good day.
Once a troubled corner of Chicago, the area that was once home to the Cabrini Green housing project has changed drastically over the years.
People pay lots of money to experience rides like the Tower of Terror, but some senior citizens in Lincoln Park said they're often forced to ride their own version when using the elevators at a CHA building.
The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that lays out several deadlines building owners who receive public funds would have to meet before relocating tenants in senior buildings.
It's the nonprofit's 11th year partnering with the Chicago Housing Authority to distribute new winter coats to children in public housing.
Fed up with a lack of protection afforded by the city to seniors who live in Chicago Public Housing -controlled dwellings, North Side Alderman Harry Osterman is unveiling an ordinance to help the elderly take more control over their homes.
A group of senior citizens say they are done waiting for the Chicago Housing Authority to install grab bars in their bathrooms.
A partnership program between DePaul University and the Chicago Housing Authority is teaching teens filmmaking skills.
Mayor Emanuel announced the beginning of construction on three co-located housing and library developments being built across the city.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
All southbound lanes reopened around 8 a.m.
Scattered rain may linger early Wednesday, especially south of Chicago, but sunshine returns after that for the rest of the week.
Police arrived at the scene where the resident and gunman, who confessed to the shooting, were outside. Both were taken into custody for questioning.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.
President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in a letter addressing the American people. Read it here.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Under state law, all children living in a high-risk ZIP code must be tested for lead exposure at 12, 24, and 36 months of age.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
The DNC arrives at the United Center from Aug. 19-22.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Jackie Kostek is jumpstarting your day in jewelry, home décor, spiritual products and much more.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the extended forecast.
The director said the Secret Service made adjustments to the Republican National Convention right after the shooting and will continue to assess what needs to change.
It's what many Democratic members of Congress wanted: a new candidate at the top of the ticket for president. Local Democrats are reacting to a campaign that changed dramatically overnight, after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Katie Moody from Oak Park is advocating for natural gas alarms in Illinois after her family faced a preventable tragedy. She was joined by Rep. Camille Lilly.
Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Johnson and the state's entire Democratic congressional delegation are endorsing Harris to be the party's new nominee for the White House.
Pritzker has been floated as a potential running mate to Kamala Harris, who on Sunday announced her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for president.
Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pritzker has endorsed Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for the White House after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris on Sunday. Pritzker has yet to say if he would be interested in filling a vice presidential role on the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
Two battalion chiefs told CBS 2 Investigators said hiring needs to be a priority for the Chicago Fire Department, and they plan to protest their working conditions.
Rome Odunze was practicing with the Chicago Bears on Sunday after missing Saturday for personal reasons.
Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep on Sunday.
Nico Hoerner doubled and scored the tying run in the ninth inning, then walked with the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Corbin Carroll hit a two-run homer and Alek Thomas had a solo shot in Arizona's three-run fifth inning to help the Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Brady Singer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Police said the victim had gotten into a fight with the shooter, who shot him in the chest and hip.
But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Mateo was shot in the head in front of his mother and three siblings while riding in the family car in the West Lawn neighborhood.