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Ex-Chicago Housing Authority Director Indicted in Kickback Scheme

Ex-Chicago Housing Authority Director Indicted in Kickback Scheme

by Phil Hall | Jun 10, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Office of the US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has indicted a former director for the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and the owner of a Chicago construction company on charges that they ran a multi-million-dollar kickback scheme. The indictment...
Power Struggle Erupts Between Mayor Johnson and Chicago Housing Authority Chairman

Power Struggle Erupts Between Mayor Johnson and Chicago Housing Authority Chairman

by Phil Hall | Apr 3, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A power struggle has broken out at the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), with Mayor Brandon Johnson claiming that he removed Board Chairman Matthew Brewer from his position while Brewer refuses to step down, stating Johnson’s actions were unlawful. The Chicago...
Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud

Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud

by Phil Hall | Mar 25, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An internal investigation by the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has determined Commissioner Debra Parker has committed housing voucher fraud. WBEZ reports Parker, who has served on the CHA board since 2018, has participated in the Housing Choice Voucher program (also...
Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority

Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority

by Phil Hall | Mar 18, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has announced the selection of Keith Pettigrew as the agency’s next CEO. Pettigrew brings more than 30 years of public housing leadership to the CHA. He is currently the executive director of the District of Columbia Housing...

HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications

by Phil Hall | Dec 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Inspector General has begun to audit the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) on how it verifies residents’ immigration status and criminal backgrounds. According to documents and reviewed by the Chicago...
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