CCLBA’s work and impact has been profiled in a number of local and national outlets.
See below for some of our featured media highlights
Rob Rose Selected as Member of Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) 2017 Class of Fellows
Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) announced today the 2017 Class of LGC Fellows. This select group of 38 accomplished and diverse individuals represents a cross-section of professionals from the corporate, nonprofit, government, and education sectors.
CCLBA Turns to DAWGS to Secure Their Properties
The Cook County Land Bank Authority consulted with the security experts at Door & Window Guard systems (DAWGS) to secure their vacant properties. | February 9th, 2016
Cook County wants to buy all the homes in Riverside Lawn, turn it into forest preserve
By Joe Sinopoli
RIVERSIDE – Whatever Cook County decides to do to bring about flood relief to Riverside Lawn, officials say no one will be forced to sell their property. According to county officials, claiming eminent domain is not an option.
Cook County's Land Bank is betting on Austin
By Michael Romain
When, earlier this month, the Cook County Land Bank Authority identified 13 Chicago neighborhoods and 13 surrounding suburbs in which to aggressively purchase vacant single-family and multifamily properties — Austin was on the list.
Fannie, Freddie to discount blighted homes in Chicago, Cook County
By Mary Ellen Podmolik
"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are embarking on an ambitious pilot program designed to remove thousands of vacant, foreclosed homes from their books and repair neighborhoods throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Cook County Land Bank Names Robert Rose as Executive Director
With a unanimous vote of the Cook County Land Bank Board and strong support of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the CCLBA Board named Mr. Robert Rose as Executive Director at yesterday’s monthly board meeting.
Cook County Land Bank may add 700-plus properties
By Mary Ellen Podmolik
More than 700 properties that have languished unused, some for almost two decades, may be grabbed by the Cook County Land Bank Authority to make them more attractive to developers.
Cook County Land Bank to Sell First Two Homes to Developers
By Mary Ellen Podmolik
The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank Authority announce $10 million in Financing for Neighborhood Stabilization
The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) announced the creation of a new partnership to help eligible participants realize the dream of homeownership by investing in rehabbing vacant homes in Cook County.