Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles

Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles – Chicago Sun-Times

Advocates who successfully convinced the federal government that Chicago allows City Council members to illegally block affordable housing say they have given up seeking help from President Donald Trump’s administration. Instead, 10 housing groups say they will try to negotiate an agreement with City Hall directly in hopes of bringing more affordable units to majority-white neighborhoods, including several on the Far North Side.

Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles

HUD accused Chicago of violating residents’ civil rights by allowing City Council members to use their veto power to block low-income housing.

Federal investigation into affordable housing, aldermanic prerogative in Chicago fizzles – Usa news

Advocates who successfully convinced the federal government that Chicago allows City Council members to illegally block affordable housing say they have given up seeking help from President Donald Trump’s administration. Instead, 10 housing groups say they will try to negotiate an agreement with City Hall directly in hopes of bringing more affordable units to majority-white neighborhoods, including several on the Far North Side. The U.S. Departm…