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BPI Mourns Passing of Former Board President Bill Farley

BPI mourns the passing of long-time director and former Board president Bill Farley, who died in April after a protracted battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bill was a remarkable man: Yale graduate, leader of the Black Student Alliance there, Rhodes Scholar,…

BPI Files Brief in Cook County Inspector General Case

Can the Cook County Inspector General investigate possible corruption in the Cook County Assessor’s office? No, says the Assessor, because under the Illinois Constitution he’s independently elected and therefore not part of “county” government. Yes, says the Inspector General, because…

Vacant Building Ordinances—A New Guide for Municipalities

To help the many Chicago-region communities grappling with myriad problems posed by vacant and abandoned buildings as well as new foreclosure filings, BPI and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus have released a new publication, Vacant Building Ordinances: Strategies for Confronting Vacant…

You’re Invited: BPI’s 2016 Annual Dinner is May 11

“The time to act against injustice is always now.” Mark your calendar now for BPI’s Annual Dinner featuring Vince Warren, a powerful national voice for social justice and Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Wednesday, May 11 Reception 5:30 | Dinner…

Kindergarten Readiness and Early Learning Survey Results in Altgled-Riverdale

In 2012, BPI launched an early childhood learning initiative in Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens/Riverdale community in partnership with a coalition of some 30 diverse organizations, including schools, churches, community organizations, community residents, and others. Our goal is to ensure that all…

Honoring Ida B. Wells with Chicago’s first monument to an African American Woman

Ida B. Wells fought for black civil rights and women’s rights, and crusaded against lynching during a particularly cruel time in American history. Born into slavery in 1862 in Mississippi, Wells surmounted great obstacles to become a distinguished teacher, journalist,…

Moving forward on redeveloping Cabrini Green

The Chicago Housing Authority can move forward on redeveloping the remaining Cabrini Green land now that legal settlements have been approved by two federal court judges. This welcome resolution creates enforceable minimum requirements for public housing in the thriving Near North…

BPI Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Moncada

Enjoy the latest from our blog series highlighting former BPI staff, fellows, interns, and directors. Today we’re profiling Amanda Moncada. Affiliation with BPI 2015 Summer Fellow for Affordable Housing Current Position Associate at Sidley Austin, LLP Fun fact about yourself We…

BPI Alumni Spotlight: Tim McCormick

Enjoy the latest from our blog series highlighting former BPI staff, fellows, interns, and directors. Today we’re profiling Tim McCormick. Affiliation with BPI 2015 Summer Intern for Public Housing Current Position Rising 2-L at Georgetown University of Law Center in Washington….

BPI Alumni Spotlight: Nick Carson

Enjoy the latest from our blog series highlighting former BPI staff, fellows, interns, and directors. Today we’re profiling Nick Carson. Affiliation with BPI 2015 Summer Fellow for Affordable Housing Current Position Associate at Kirkland & Ellis, LLP Fun fact about yourself…

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