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Home » affordable housing

Tag: affordable housing

Posted inNews & Politics

‘That land was promised to us’

by Debbie-Marie Brown September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

One morning in late August, 20 renters and public housing advocates marched in a circle in front of the Chicago Housing Authority’s (CHA) headquarters, holding signs and chanting to protest the agency’s recent decision to sell land meant for public housing to private companies. “Mayor Johnson!” the chant-leader yelled through a megaphone. “Stop CHA!” responded […]

Posted inNews & Politics

Homeless in a pandemic-stricken Chicago

by Sarah Gelbard January 14, 2022January 18, 2022

Thousands have survived one pandemic winter, only to now face another, still waiting for shelters to have spaces for them, to hear their names called for a public housing unit.

Posted inMusic

A memorial to Alejandro Morales

by Steve Krakow January 14, 2021August 18, 2021

Alejandro Morales’s death doesn’t just leave a hole in Chicago’s DIY music scene—it’s a loss to community activists, to affordable housing advocates, and to countless friendships.

Posted inNews & Politics

Lightfoot’s surprise tenant protection measure ruffles feathers

by Maya Dukmasova May 27, 2020August 18, 2021

Progressive aldermen and landlord lobby balk at “fair notice” ordinance

Posted inNews & Politics

New data portal documents developers’ compliance with affordable housing rules

by Maya Dukmasova November 7, 2019August 18, 2021

Chicago’s Department of Housing takes a major step toward transparency.

Posted inNews & Politics

Chicago tenants continue to demand ‘rent control now’

by Maya Dukmasova October 16, 2019August 18, 2021

Lift the Ban Coalition braces for a 2020 fight in Springfield

Posted inArts & Culture

Eviction is more than just a bureaucratic process

by Maya Dukmasova and Anjulie Rao July 3, 2019August 18, 2021

An architecture critic and a housing reporter visit a new exhibition in Milwaukee.

Posted inArts & Culture

Survival of the starter home

by Lauren Styx March 22, 2019August 18, 2021

Could a design contest help replenish Chicago’s affordable housing stock?

Posted inNews & Politics

Napolitano’s challenger hopes the 41st Ward isn’t as bigoted as it seems

by Maya Dukmasova February 21, 2019August 18, 2021

The far-northwest-side aldermanic race may hinge on affordable housing—but not the way you think.

Posted inNews & Politics

Five challengers take on 46th Ward alderman Cappleman from the left

by Maya Dukmasova February 18, 2019August 18, 2021

Gentrifying Uptown may be ready for the return of Helen Shiller’s spirit.

Posted inNews & Politics

‘Don’t push us out’

by Kathleen Hinkel February 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The First and 26th Wards will vote on a nonbinding referendum that asks whether Illinois should lift the ban on rent control—prohibited in the state since 1997.

Posted inNews & Politics

Mayoral forum recap: all the answers, none of the bullshit

by Maya Dukmasova December 18, 2018September 22, 2021

At back-to-back forums last week 11 candidates fielded questions and even provided some answers.

Posted inNews & Politics

Overlooked mayoral hopefuls share bold visions for Chicago

by Maya Dukmasova December 13, 2018August 18, 2021

They may have little name recognition and no campaign funds, but the regular people running for mayor are committed to making the city thrive.

Posted inNews & Politics

Rent control referendum hits three more wards on November ballot

by Maya Dukmasova October 23, 2018August 18, 2021

Lift the Ban Coalition steps up pressure for state senate vote on rent control bill

Posted inBlogs

Study: Aldermanic prerogative is reinforcing Chicago’s segregation problem

by David North July 23, 2018August 18, 2021

How an unwritten tradition among Chicago’s aldermen allows them to block affordable housing in white wards.

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