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News Releases

Jan 23, 2019

Various Measures Introduced to and Approved by the Chicago City Council

Jun 27, 2018

Mayor Emanuel Announces Commitment To Generate 1,600 New Housing Units For Chicago's Residents Experiencing Homelessness

Jun 26, 2018

Mayor Emanuel Announces New City Department Focused On Housing

Oct 18, 2023

DFSS 2023 Homeless Services Strategy Book

Sep 8, 2023

DFSS 2023 Annual Homeless Report

Sep 7, 2023

City Selects $121 Million Mixed-Use Project for Pershing Road Warehouse Site

Jun 21, 2023

City Land Sale Will Enable $42 Million Mixed-Use Complex in Grand Boulevard

May 10, 2023

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Woodlawn Development Contest Winner

Sep 21, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot and the Department of Family & Support Services Announce $35 Million to Rapidly House Chicagoans Experiencing Homelessness

Aug 22, 2019

City of Chicago Receives $1.8 Million in New Private and Public Donations for Flexible Housing Pool

Jul 26, 2019

Mayor Lightfoot Announces a Major Increase in Accessible Pedestrian Signals at Intersections Across Chicago

Jun 14, 2018

City Of Chicago Shares Latest Update On Families In Transition Program

Jun 11, 2018

City of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository launch roadmap to reduce food insecurity and expand healthy food access

Jun 8, 2018

Mayor Emanuel Announces Innovative Initiative To Create New Affordable Housing Option For Low-Income Chicagoans

Dec 18, 2017

Mayor Emanuel and Alderman Pat Dowell Tour Third Ward Parade of Homes Development in Bronzeville

Aug 25, 2017

Mayor Emanuel Announces Pilot Initiative To Generate New Affordable Housing Options In Gentrifying Neighborhoods

Jul 26, 2017

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Department of Buildings Introduce Update To Chicago Electrical Code To Support Sustainability, Safety And Savings For Residents

Mar 29, 2017

City Council Approved New Citywide Emergency Homeless Assessment And Response Center

Mar 9, 2017

Mayor Emanuel Doubles “Day For Change” Homeless Pilot Program

May 31, 2016

Mayor Emanuel Announces Elks National Service Commission Grant To Support Chicago In Addressing Veterans Homelessness

May 23, 2016

Mayor Emanuel And Alderman O’Shea Launch Operation Help-A-Hero To Support Formerly Homeless Veterans Citywide

Feb 10, 2016

Mayor Emanuel Introduces Ordinance To Support Home Buyers And Strengthen Neighborhoods Across Chicago

Feb 9, 2016

Mayor Emanuel, CHA Announce New Affordable Housing for Families in Pilsen

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