News in “Community & Economic Development”
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November 1, 2011 -
In the Media
"App competition seeks to improve civic life"
From WBEZ Chicago Read More
October 25, 2011 -
From the field
Mercy Housing Foreclosure-Prevention Program Launched in Chicago Area
Mercy Housing has launched a new program with $100 million in unused Troubled Asset Relief Program money to slash loan balances to affordable levels on Chicago-area homes that are worth less than their debt. Read More
September 23, 2011 -
From the field
New Data Show Logjam in Chicago Area Foreclosures
According to MacArthur grantee the Woodstock Institute, Chicago region foreclosures are taking longer to complete in 2011 than in 2010. Read More
September 22, 2011 -
In the Media
Chicago Apps Contest Winner SpotHero Fills Spaces in Tough-to-Park Neighborhoods
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
August 18, 2011 -
From the field
Chicago Launches New Program to Combat Foreclosures
The City of Chicago has launched a new initiative to prevent foreclosures and stabilize property values in Humboldt Park, Chatham, Chicago Lawn, West Woodlawn, Auburn Gresham, West Pullman, Belmont Cragin, Englewood, and Grant Boulevard. Read More
July 26, 2011 -
From the field
The Interrupters
This MacArthur-supported film follows three violence interrupters, members of CeaseFire, who have credibility on the streets because of their own personal histories, as they try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. Read More
June 24, 2011 -
From the field
Increasing Digital Access in Chicago Neighborhoods
The MacArthur-supported Smart Communities program works to increase digital access and use by families, businesses, and other institutions in five moderate- and low-income Chicago neighborhoods. Read More
June 14, 2011 -
Publication
"Foreclosure Belt" Destabilizing Vulnerable Neighborhoods in Chicago
A new report by the MacArthur-supported Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing finds that the foreclosure crisis continues to affect tenants, particularly renters in low-to-moderate-income African American and Latino/Hispanic community areas in Chicago, and that banks ... Read More
May 10, 2011 -
From the field
LISC Expands Centers To Aid Low-Income Families
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation is expanding its Financial Opportunity Centers by bringing them to new cities, new neighborhoods in cities with existing Centers, and expanding some Centers. Read More
May 1, 2011 -
Publication
New Program for Youth Seeks to Prevent Summer Violence in Chicago
The City of Chicago and Cook County launched One Summer Chicago, an initiative to provide kids an expanded array of summer programs, keep them off the streets, and prevent youth violence. Read More
April 20, 2011 -
In the Media
A 30-Year Success Story: What’s Next for “LISC”?
From Citiwire.net Read More
February 10, 2011 -
Publication
Completed Foreclosure Auctions Increase in Cook County
A new report by the MacArthur-supported Woodstock Institute finds that foreclosures continue to rise from the fourth quarter of 2010 to the first quarter of 2011. Read More
February 1, 2011 -
Publication
Ownership of Vacant Homes in Foreclosure Process Often Unclear, Poorly Maintained
New research from the Woodstock Institute finds that the ownership of vacant homes in the foreclosure process is often unclear, and they are likely to be poorly maintained. Read More
