The Chicago Housing Authority has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development over new conditions to receive federal funding - including that funds will not be used for DEI policies or programs. At stake is $185 million for CHA public housing. Please see press release below and attached filing for full details. CHA Operating Chairman Matthew Brewer is available for interviews today.
Effective immediately, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners has appointed Matthew Brewer to serve as the agency’s Operating Chairman until a Chief Executive Officer is approved by the Board. Brewer has been a Commissioner on CHA’s Board since 2013. He was named Vice Chairman in November 2021 and has been acting as Interim Chairman since October 31, 2024.
RFP opens Aug. 29; plan preserves long-term affordability and upgrades safety, usability and appearance for long-term resident stability at the 126-unit Near West Side development.
CHICAGO (July 29, 2025) – At its July 2025 Board Meeting today, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) provided significant progress updates demonstrating how the agency continues to advance its vision of greater transparency and accountability in its operations and resident engagement efforts:
