Chicago approves $127M affordable housing plan for vacant LeClaire Courts site

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The Chicago City Council has approved a $127 million redevelopment plan for the vacant 32-acre LeClaire Courts site. The project's first phase will construct two six-story buildings with 183 apartments and a childcare facility. Approximately 90% of the housing units will be designated for low-income households. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026, aiming to revitalize the long-underutilized area.

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