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

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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

A look at Chicago’s pharmacy deserts, Highland Park shooting suspect’s not guilty plea and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022

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Incoming college freshmen get set for campus move-in with CHA trunk party

The 12th annual “ttake fflight college send-pff” provides 175 college-bound students with dorm room essentials and a new laptop.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 2, 2022

CHA to settle lawsuit with ‘poorest of the poor’ residents

For years, CHA failed to clearly notify residents that they might qualify for waivers for the housing authority’s minimum rent.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Former local hoops standout killed in Maywood, CHA fires 16 over PPP loan fraud, 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 · Jul 25, 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

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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

Hawks trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday

Adrian Wojnarowski: Atlanta is trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless and a future first round pick, sources tell EPSN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What's the buzz on Twitter? James Ham @ James_HamNBA League source confirms ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

‘Spiritual mother,’ longest-serving Chicago Housing Authority commissioner honored with senior apartment building dedication

Commissioner Mildred C. Harris was celebrated Wednesday with the unveiling of a recently-rehabbed senior apartment building in the Woodlawn neighborhood that will carry her name.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2022

She has waited 29 years for housing assistance. Now she is fighting for change

A woman's viral tweet exposed the inefficiencies in Chicago's public housing. Jeanette Taylor, now an alderwoman for the city, is pushing for change.

Reason · Jun 13, 2022

Brickbat: Still Interested?

In 1993, Jeanette Taylor, then a 19-year-old mother, applied for a housing voucher from the Chicago Housing Authority. The CHA responded in 2004 only to tell her she could not have her son on the lease. Taylor, now a city alderwoman, recently received a letter from the CHA in May…

Chicago Tribune · Jun 7, 2022

She sought an affordable housing voucher in 1993. This Chicago alderman just reached the top of the waitlist

CHICAGO — Jeanette Taylor joined the city’s waitlists for affordable housing in 1993. Last month, her son — who wasn’t even alive when his mother first sought affordable housing — handed her a letter from the Chicago Housing Authority. It said Taylor’s family could finally apply for a Housing Choice…

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Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022

Woodlawn apartments named for affordable housing advocate

The Mattie Butler Apartments were named in honor of the Woodlawn East Community and Neighbors founder, who championed affordable housing for decades.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Kids later than sooner. South Korean women freeze eggs as child-rearing costs surge

In South Korea, fewer women are having children and those who do are in no rush. The sky-high costs of housing and education make financial security a must. Social mores also dictate the need to be married.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022

Mother’s Day celebrations kick off with free makeovers for CHA moms

One hundred women were selected by the Chicago Housing Authority and the nonprofit Daisie Foundation to receive makeovers just in time for Mother’s Day.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022

Mark Jackson the favorite to land Kings’ job

But early indications during this round of interviews are that Jackson is the front-runner and Kings chairman Vivek Ranadive's favorite to emerge as Sacramento's replacement for interim head coach Alvin Gentry, league sources told B/R. Source: Jake ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2022

2022 NBA draft lottery race: April 8 update for Rockets, Nets picks

Orlando’s blowout loss in Charlotte on Thursday means that Houston (20-60) needs to lose Friday in order to maintain its slim advantage in the 2022 NBA draft race.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

Chicago’s undocumented seniors face slim and dangerous housing options

CHICAGO — In the three days before Lilia had to vacate her basement apartment last summer, she cried herself to sleep each night. Her husband, Cipriano, 70, was in a hospital bed recovering from an emergency amputation of his left foot due to gangrene complications. But their landlords of more…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 23, 2022

Knicks vs. Hornets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The New York Knicks (30-42) play against the Charlotte Hornets (35-35) at Spectrum Center Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Wednesday March 23, 2022 New York Knicks 0, Charlotte Hornets 0 (7:00 pm ET) What's the buzz on Twitter? Steve Popper @ StevePopper ...

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