Fair Housing Act

The U.S. government claims in Chicago federal court that the Village of Tinley Park, Ill., wrongfully shelved a low-income housing project after hearing community opposition that “was based on discriminatory attitudes” toward black prospective tenants.

CHICAGO – The U.S. government claims in Chicago federal court that the Village of Tinley Park, Ill., wrongfully shelved a low-income housing project after hearing community opposition that “was based on discriminatory attitudes” toward black prospective tenants.

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