CITY COUNCIL PASSES HISTORIC AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING

A VETERAN HIRING PREFERENCE ACROSS CITY GOVERNMENT 

CHICAGO – Today, the Chicago City Council unanimously approved a municipal code amendment establishing a Veterans' hiring preference across all city departments. This amendment expands the current preference to all job categories within the city of Chicago, ensuring that veterans receive preference in the selection process for employment opportunities. Read More

CITY COUNCIL PASSES LANDMARK AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING

VETERAN PREFERENCE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ORDINANCE 

CHICAGO – Today, the Chicago City Council approved a landmark municipal code amendment sponsored by Alderman Gilbert Villegas, paving the way for the establishment of veterans' preference in affordable housing units. This groundbreaking amendment mandates that various developers across Chicago grant preference to veterans for a minimum of 10% of the affordable units required under the City's Affordable Requirements Ordinance, whether provided on-site or off-site. Read More