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New Life Coming To CHA-Owned Pullman Row House Thats Been Vacant For 2 Decades

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The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) plans to redevelop a historic row house in Pullman that has stood vacant for two decades. Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives acquired the property for $15,000 to transform it into affordable housing. CHA's interim CEO Angela Hurlock highlighted the significance of such partnerships in expanding housing capacity amid a severe shortage. Renovations are expected to exceed $495,000, marking a substantial investment in the community. Work on the property is slated to begin this fall, with hopes of readying it for occupancy by next summer.

This initiative aligns with the city’s Rebuild 2. 0 program, which focuses on revitalizing disinvested neighborhoods. So far, CHA has completed renovations on 133 units across 44 buildings as part of this effort. Hurlock noted that while progress is being made, the initiative faces delays, with renovations expected to continue into 2027.

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Wieners Circle Promised Free Hot Dogs If Bears Coach Ben Johnson Took Off His Shirt. He Did

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Chicago's Overnight Winter Parking Ban With 200 Violation Fines Returns Monday

Chicago's overnight parking ban resumes Monday, coinciding with a major snowstorm expected to bring over 10 inches of snow. The ban, enforced on 107 miles of main streets daily from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m., includes hefty fines for violators. City officials emphasize that this consistent rule improves snow removal operations.

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ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen 'I Cannot Do This Alone'

Eva Gurtovaia celebrated her U.S. citizenship on Wednesday while her husband, Enes Abak, remained detained by immigration agents just a day earlier. Abak, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, faces challenges due to his pending political asylum application and fears for his safety if returned to his home country. Local supporters rallied to express their concerns over his detention and advocate for his release.