Englewood’s Empty Homes Filled with Hope | Chicago News

Two vacant homes in Englewood are now thriving family havens, thanks to Chicago’s bold Neighborhood Rebuild Program — turning abandoned properties into affordable homeownership opportunities. Abria Williams, inspired by online buzz, is now proud owner of her first two-flat on Green Street. This citywide effort, powered by the Chicago Community Loan Fund, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and community partners, tackles disinvestment head-on by rehabbing single-family and two-flat buildings. Mayor Brandon Johnson calls it a path to generational wealth, while Wendell Harris notes how well-maintained homes spark neighborhood pride and attract local investment. With nearly $500K in funding and over 70 homes already revitalized — plus 45 more under renovation — this initiative proves that intentional collaboration can heal historic wounds like redlining and rebuild communities from the ground up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c7fc91ccf55d3b0