Chicago
Mar 17, 2026
Chicago Housing Authority names Keith Pettigrew as new CEO after lengthy search
Board picked DC housing chief, despite mayor’s preferred candidate
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Chicago
Apr 16, 2026
HUD blocks Burnett from Chicago Housing Authority’s top job, dealing blow to Johnson’s housing agenda
Federal denial ends monthslong standoff as board moves ahead with rival pick
Chicago
May 8, 2026
Chicago zoning panel clears nearly 2,000 apartments after months-long freeze
West Loop towers, LaSalle conversion and neighborhood projects move ahead as City Hall restarts development pipeline