Chicago Housing Authority Promised Housing, Delivered Soccer
Clip: 6/9/2022 | 8m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Why a pro sports team's practice facility is set to be built on land for public housing.
Earlier this year, city officials announced big plans for a vacant site on the near west side. The Chicago Fire football club wants to build a multi-million dollar practice and training facility near Roosevelt and Ashland. But the proposal to sign a long-term lease for the empty land has sparked backlash since it’s the former site of Chicago Housing Authority homes that the agency tore down.
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Chicago Housing Authority Promised Housing, Delivered Soccer
Clip: 6/9/2022 | 8m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Earlier this year, city officials announced big plans for a vacant site on the near west side. The Chicago Fire football club wants to build a multi-million dollar practice and training facility near Roosevelt and Ashland. But the proposal to sign a long-term lease for the empty land has sparked backlash since it’s the former site of Chicago Housing Authority homes that the agency tore down.
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