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Welcome to IHDA’s resource center for media professionals and others interested in the Authority’s news and events. IHDA offers a variety of resources to keep you up to date on current, future, and past happenings with IHDA and in the affordable housing industry.
Andrew Field
Deputy Director, Communications, Marketing and Communications
E-mail: afield@ihda.org
Phone: (312) 836-5335
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2020 News Releases
Illinois Housing Development Authority Expands Housing Options For Vulnerable Populations
State Investment will create or preserve 172 units of affordable housing with supportive services
January 17, 2019
2019 News Releases
IHDA Joins Local Leaders to Open New Senior Housing in Cary
State investment brings 62 affordable apartments to McHenry County
December 3, 2019
Pritzker Administration Announces Community Revitalization Grant Recipients
IHDA provides over $600,000 to downstate, southern IL communities
November 15, 2019
State Expands Affordable Housing Options for Morgan County Seniors
Prairie Estates provides 23-Units of Affordable Housing for Seniors in Jacksonville
October 24, 2019
State Creates 46 New Affordable Homes for Greene County Families
Hopkins Estates and Tiger Trace replace two outdated era public housing developments with new, modern homes
October 24, 2019
IHDA Board Names Affordable Housing Expert Kristin L. Faust New Executive Director
October 21, 2019
First-time and repeat homeowners can now receive up to $12,500 in assistance to purchase a home in Illinois
August 12, 2019
16-Unit Supportive Housing Development Opens in Northlake
State investment provides permanent housing and supportive services to help individuals with disabilities to live independently
June 7, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $28 million in Tax Credits for Affordable Housing
Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and/or Rehabilitation of 25 Affordable Housing Developments creating 1,864 units for families, seniors and individuals with disabilities
May 17, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $8.1 million in Community Stabilization Grants
The Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program (APP) Provides Assistance for the Maintenance and Demolition of Abandoned Properties
May 17, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Application Deadline for the Hardest Hit Program
Homeowners have less than one week to apply for $35,000 in mortgage payment assistance before the program closes on April 30
April 24, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $3 Million for Home Accessibility Program
Program provides grants to seniors and persons with disabilities to make necessary repairs that will allow them to remain in their homes
April 19, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority Launches New Initiative to Attract Bond Investors in 2019
New investor relations website seeks to increase investor demand for IHDA’s municipal bonds
February 8, 2019
2018 News Releases
New Senior Housing Development Opens on Chicago’s Near West Side
The McCrory Senior Apartments delivers 62 modern apartments across ten formerly vacant lots
November 13, 2018
Critically Needed Senior Housing Coming to McHenry County
Construction underway in Cary to provide 62 affordable apartments for low-income seniors
September 6, 2018
Construction Underway to Transform Garfield Elementary School into Affordable Senior Housing
Shuttered school will be redeveloped into 57 apartments for low- and moderate-income seniors
June 21, 2018
New Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in Cass County
Construction underway on 20 single-family rental homes for working families in Virginia, Illinois
May 24, 2018
Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 1,327 Affordable Apartments in 15 Counties
May 18, 2018
Illinois Housing Development Authority Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Moody’s Investors Service
Ratings Agency Cites Long Track Record of Sound Financial Management and Planning
May 18, 2018
Leavitt Apartments, the First of Their Kind in Illinois, Officially Open
State investment provides permanent homes and supportive services for six individuals with disabilities
January 11, 2018
2017 News Releases
IHDA Awards $22.5 Million in Federal Tax Credits
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 1,442 Affordable Apartments Statewide
September 29, 2017
Federal Program Offers $35,000 to Assist Seniors Struggling with Reverse Mortgages
Illinois’ Reverse Mortgage Assistance Program helps senior homeowners with reverse mortgages avoid foreclosure
April 4, 2017
Federal Program Offers $50,000 to Homeowners with Underwater Mortgages
Illinois’ I-Refi program provides $50,000 in forgivable assistance to help borrowers reduce what they owe on their mortgage and refinance into new affordable loan
February 2, 2017
2016 News Releases
Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit
SB2921 encourages donations of private capital to finance affordable housing developments across Illinois
December 20, 2016
30th Year of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 784 Affordable Apartments across Illinois
September 30, 2016
Up to $35,000 in Mortgage Assistance Available to Qualifying Homeowners
July 22, 2016
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces Refinance Program for Underwater Homeowners
Illinois’ I-Refi Program Provides $50,000 in Mortgage Assistance to Help Responsible Borrowers Refinance into an Affordable Loan
July 12, 2016
Illinois Receives $269 million in Federal Hardest Hit Funds to Continue Assistance to Struggling Homeowners and Stabilize Communities
More struggling homeowners and communities in Illinois affected by foreclosures will receive financial assistance as a result of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s announcement today to allocate an additional $151 million in Hardest Hit Funds (HHF).
April 20, 2016
Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Federal Tax Credits to Finance Affordable Housing Statewide
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors on April 15 awarded $12.2 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to 11 affordable housing developments in eight counties across the state.
April 19, 2016
IHDA Annual Report Fiscal Year 2015
IHDA unveils its first all-digital annual report. Click the read more below to see our highlights from Fiscal Year 2015.
March 21, 2016
Federal Dollars Put to Work
The Illinois housing market closed on a high note, with December posting increases in both sales and median prices.
March 21, 2016
Illinois Housing Development Authority Board Names New Executive Director
The Members of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today voted to appoint Audra Hamernik as the new executive director of the state’s housing finance agency.
February 19, 2016
2015 News Releases
Thirteen Developments Receive Federal Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing in Illinois
Federal Tax Incentive Will Support the Construction and Rehabilitation of 860 Affordable Apartments Statewide.
October 20, 2015
IHDA Launches Mortgage Program to Boost Homebuying in Hardest Hit Areas and Stabilize Communities
$30 Million in Federal Resources to Fund Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Buyers in Illinois.
August 4, 2015
Governor Rauner Outlines Plan for Transformation at Annual Affordable Housing Conference
Addresses Housing Industry Leaders on Job Creation, Education and Delivering Value for Taxpayers throughout the State.
April 1, 2015
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces New Mortgage Program for Home Buyers and Owners
@HomeIllinois Mortgage Provides $5,000 in Down Payment Assistance and Customizable Loans to Make Homeownership Affordable for All Borrowers.
March 3, 2015
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2020 Industry News:
Standard Communities Completes Record $200M Bond Issuance for Affordable Senior Apartments
Senior Housing News
March 3, 2020
Naperville Sun
March 3, 2020
Census letters headed to local homes
McDonough County Voice
March 3, 2020
MultifamilyBiz
February 26, 2020
Shimer Square officials discuss plan with Bustos
MyCarroll County News: “Shimer Square offcials discuss plan with Bustos”
February 26, 2020
New-look Bristol Place neighborhood taking shape ahead of formal grand opening
Champaign News-Gazette
February 20, 2020
Affordable housing project in Deerfield clears hurdle, receives financing approval
Deerfield Review/Chicago Tribune
February 20, 2020
5 x 5 housing program enters second year
Galesburg Register-Mail
February 19, 2020
Work begins on Granite City lofts
Alton Telegraph
February 14, 2020
2 projects will add more than 100 affordable apartments in Bloomington
Bloomington Pantagraph
February 13, 2020
Rise and Granite City will break ground to serve veterans and artists
Advantagenews.com
February 10, 2020
Joliet OKs architect for Riverwalk Homes redevelopment
The Herald-News
February 8, 2020
Land Use Master Plan Addresses Affordable Housing
Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)
February 6, 2020
Illinois Housing Development approves plans for Taft Homes overhaul project
Heart of Illinois ABC
February 4, 2020
State Approves Preliminary Taft Homes Redevelopment Plans
WGLT.org/NPR from Illinois State University
February 4, 2020
Housing development vote delayed until Feb. 10
Piatt County Journal Republican
February 4, 2020
Elgin commission recommends time extension for never-built residential care center on Chicago Street
Chicago Tribune
February 4, 2020
Daily Southtown
February 3, 2020
$5.5 million grant will bring affordable housing to Downtown Peoria
Week.com/Channel 25
January 29, 2020
Long-Vacant Hospital Property to be Converted to Senior Housing
GlobeSt.com
January 29, 2020
New downtown Peoria apartments to be developed thanks to housing grant
CIProud.com
January 29, 2020
Cities and Nonprofits Rescue Abandoned Properties to Reduce Housing Shortage
Nonprofit Quarterly
January 28, 2020
Peoria not-for-profit receives $5.5 million grant to build Downtown apartments
Peoria Journal-Star
January 28, 2020
New Downtown Peoria Apartments Will Make A Dent in Housing Insecurity
WCBU.com/Peoria Public Radio
January 28, 2020
Monticello Bowl site could convert into housing units
Piatt county Journal-Republican
January 24, 2020
39 units short, River Forest debates affordable housing
OakPark.com/Wednesday Journal
January 23, 2020
Open House coming February 1st for student home construction project in Park Forest
Oak Forest Patch
January 23, 2020
Illinois Housing Development Authority Expands Housing Options for Vulnerable Populations
Lawndale News
January 23, 2020
Building A Better Chicago: Affordable housing resource guide
ABC 7 Chicago
January 21, 2020
Developers suing Alton over $10M housing effort on Washington Avenue
Alton Telegraph
January 21, 2020
Two affordable housing projects in Waukegan are on hold due to ethylene oxide concerns
Lake County News-Sun
January 20, 2020
Anna City Council Moves Forward With Plans To Abate Five Public Nuisance Properties
The Gazette-Democrat
January 17, 2020
State funds for vulnerable populations to support the construction of new Peoria supportive housing
NBC Peoria/Week.com
January 17, 2020
State funds for vulnerable populations to support the construction of new Peoria supportive housing
ABC Peoria (Heart of Illinois)
January 17, 2020
Illinois housing development authority expands housing options
NewsChannel20.com
January 17, 2020
Illinois housing development authority expands housing options
FOXIllinois.com
January 17, 2020
New Affordable Housing Development Set for Chicago Area
Multi-Housing News
January 15, 2020
Aldermen to vote on 60-unit senior housing development
Evanston Now
January 13, 2020
‘Peoria Street Lofts’ plans received by Peru
News Tribune
January 7, 2020
Granite City Y To Be Transformed After Sitting Empty for 14 Years
St. Louis Public Radio/NPR
January 2, 2020
2019 Industry News:
The Herald & Review’s No. 7 story of 2019: Neighborhood revitalization
The Herald & Review
December 24, 2019
Funding secured for Granite City apartments
The Alton Telegraph
December 19, 2019
Granite City redevelopment project obtains financing
AdvantageNews.com
December 18, 2019
Rise Community Development Transforms YMCA into Arts Hub and Affordable Apartments
RiverBender.com
December 18, 2019
Taft Homes residents respond to public housing inspection: “It’s just bad”
Week.com
December 17, 2019
Jackson Commons apartments clears 2nd hurdle
Daily Journal
December 17, 2019
Henry Bros. Co. breaks ground on supportive housing development in Palatine
ReJournals
December 16, 2019
‘Wall-breaking’ held for new affordable senior apartments
MyWabashValley.com
November 21, 2019
Former Paris High gets new lease on life
FOX Illinois
November 21, 2019
Housing Authority gets 3 state, federal grants totaling more than $650,000
The News-Gazette
November 20, 2019
Hoopeston says ‘no’ to cannabis
Commercial-News
November 20, 2019
Illinois spends $250k to demolish vacant houses in northern Illinois
mystateline.com
November 15, 2019
Northern Illinois Land Bank Authority receives $250,000 from state of Illinois
WREX.com
November 15, 2019
Downtown senior living for Peru?
News-Tribune
November 13, 2019
Senior Veteran Housing Complex Likely Coming To The West Side After Key Vote
Block Club Chicago
November 12, 2019
McLean County Hears Pitch For Senior Housing At Fairview Building
WGLT.org
November 8, 2019
Southbridge project gets green signal
Chicago Morning Star
November 8, 2019
Naperville Sun
November 7, 2019
Howard senior housing plans reviewed
Evanston Now
November 7, 2019
Aurora Housing Authority looking again to develop controversial Jericho Circle site
Aurora Beacon News
November 7, 2019
Darrell Hubbard nominated to Illinois Housing Development Authority
Chicago City Wire
November 6, 2019
Sonia Berg nominated to Illinois Housing Development Authority
Chicago City Wire
November 6, 2019
Housing Matters: Chipping Away At Segregation
WGLT.org
November 1, 2019
Affordable housing in Aurora a complex issue to tackle
Aurora Beacon-News
November 1, 2019
Housing Matters: Pushing Landlords To Look Beyond A Criminal Record
WGLT.org
October 30, 2019
Southbridge megadevelopment preparing to rise at site of former Ickes Homes
Curbed Chicago
October 30, 2019
Council Releases Draft Goals for Neighborhood Plan, Solicits Final Feedback
McKinley Park News
October 29, 2019
Developer would convert Regency Inn motel building in Naperville into studio apartment complex
Naperville Sun
October 27, 2019
New housing sites open in Greene, Morgan
myjournalcourier.com
October 25, 2019
Greene County celebrates 46 new homes
The Alton Telegraph
October 24, 2019
Plan would convert downtown office space to residential
Daily Journal
October 24, 2019
Renovation Underway At Brown Shoe
The Journal-News
October 24, 2019
Developers Celebrate Opening of Chicago’s Lathrop Residences and Riverfront Park
Affordable Housing Finance
October 23, 2019
Moline Alderman Sonia Berg appointed to Illinois Housing Development Authority
The Rock Island Dispatch-Argus
October 23, 2019
Affordable Housing Finance
October 21, 2019
State names new affordable-housing chief
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 21, 2019
A year later: Don’t call them homeless
Peoria Journal-Star
October 19, 2019
Construction Completed on Evergreen-Chicago Housing Authority Affordable Project
GlobeSt.com
October 18, 2019
Altamont’s senior apartments opening soon
Effingham Daily News
October 18, 2019
Will building on empty lots save Englewood?
Crain’s Chicago Business
October 18, 2019
City Council Okays Funding for Veterans Housing in Englewood
Connect Chicago
October 18, 2019
Construction Begins On ‘The Hills’
The Journal-News
October 17, 2019
Related Midwest Readies Debut Of Renovated Lathrop Homes
Bisnow
October 17, 2019
MultifamilyBiz.com
October 16, 2019
Work progressing to refresh, expand Naperville Elderly Homes
Daily Herald
October 11, 2019
Mt. Sterling Partners With I.D.A. for Housing Needs
WLDS.com
October 9, 2019
Mt. Sterling housing authority partnership
KHQA.com
October 7, 2019
Joliet Riverwalk Homes redevelopment under review
TheTimesWeekly.com
October 7, 2019
Urban Innovations completes affordable housing project in Evanston
REjournals
October 4, 2019
Evergreen Real Estate Opens Six-Story Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Chicago
Rebusiness Online
October 2, 2019
Forest Oaks development aims to create community
Forest Park Review
October 1, 2019
Vermilion County Land Bank goes regional to take advantage of new funding opportunities
Danville News-Gazette
September 27, 2019
Trees come down in Poplar-less Place
Illinois Times
September 26, 2019
CHA, partners open development bringing affordable housing, Target to Rogers Park
Chicago Defender
September 16, 2019
Decatur city leaders may move forward with land bank, demolitions
Decatur Herald & Review
September 15, 2019
Partially Affordable Community Opens Doors in Chicago
Multi-Housing News
September 13, 2019
The Concord at Sheridan Celebrates Grand Opening on September 12
Yahoo Business
September 12, 2019
IHDA Announces Extra $2,500 Closing Cost Grant to be Used with Existing Programs
Chicago Crusader
September 11, 2019
Apartments for people with disabilities opening in Arlington Heights
Danville Commercial-News
September 10, 2019
Regional land bank taking shape
Danville Commercial-News
September 10, 2019
Affordable Housing Project on Pitner Nearly Ready for Occupancy
Evanston Round Table
September 4, 2019
Harvard to demolish buildings with help of grant
Northwest Herald
August 30, 2019
MultifamilyBiz.com
August 29, 2019
Mulithousing Pro
August 28, 2019
Avanath Acquires Three Affordable Housing Properties
Affordable Housing Finance
August 28, 2019
Housing authority’s outreach plan confuses, then stirs Champaign council members
Champaign News-Gazette
August 28, 2019
Grant program could help Illinois homebuyers
Morris Herald-News
August 28, 2019
Schakowsky: New housing is ‘fabulous’
Evanston Now
August 23, 2019
Effingham Radio
August 22, 2019
Restaurateur Amy Morton says her new downtown Aurora restaurant will be a ‘great value’
Aurora Beacon-News
August 21, 2019
Illinois Council awarded $170K to help low income seniors, disabled
KFVS12.com
August 20, 2019
Decatur Officials Hope New Funding Addresses Vacant Houses
USNews.com
August 20, 2019
Modular affordable apartments pitched for vacant Pilsen corner
Chicago Curbed
August 20, 2019
Lake County News-Sun
August 16, 2019
Former Residents of Lincoln Homes Celebrate Childhood
WVIK/NPR
August 16, 2019
IHDA Launches Grant to Help Homebuyers With Closing Costs
WLDS.com
August 13, 2019
IHDA Launches Grant to Help Homebuyers With Closing Costs
WGEM.com
August 13, 2019
$2,500 closing cost grant announced for Illinois home buyers
WGEM.com
August 12, 2019
McHenry’s Pearl Street Commons grand opening scheduled for Monday
Northewest Herald
August 3, 2019
Illinois lawmakers seek more funds for affordable housing
mystateline.com
August 3, 2019
Illinois lawmakers seek more funds for affordable housing
The Pantagraph
August 3, 2019
Naperville Sun/Chicago Tribune
August 2, 2019
How do you get a job if you have no place to live?
Crain’s Chicago Business
July 31, 2019
Report: Stable Housing For Former Prisoners Could Save Illinois $100 Million Per Year
WBEZ.org (WBEZ 91.5 Chicago)
July 31, 2019
Report: New housing policies could keep ex-cons from ending up back in prison, save state millions
Chicago Sun-Times
July 31, 2019
Lawmakers: Affordable housing solutions push has just begun
The Alton Telegraph
July 30, 2019
Lawmakers: Push for affordable housing solutions just beginning
Peoria Journal-Star
July 28, 2019
$12 million renovation is a new dawn for the former Sunset Heights
Rock Island Dispatch Argus
July 26, 2019
Lawmakers: Push for affordable housing solutions just beginning
Capitol News Illinois
July 26, 2019
Crains Chicago Business
July 26, 2019
Affordable housing in thriving Naperville is elusive. This mother of twins knows all too well.
Naperville Sun
July 26, 2019
How DuPage County’s ‘clean and lien’ program helps fix neighborhood eyesores
DailyEasternNews.com
July 17, 2019
City Council accepts IHDA APP grant award
DailyEasternNews.com
July 17, 2019
City leaders working to revitalize three neighborhoods in Peoria
CIProud.com
July 16, 2019
City Council to vote on Illinois Housing Development grant
DailyEasternNews.com
July 16, 2019
Charleston council to vote on Cobble pavilion memorial
Journal Gazette & Times Courier
July 15, 2019
Valley finalizing community grant applications
Daily NewsTribune
July 15, 2019
Valley finalizing community grant applications
Daily NewsTribune
July 15, 2019
Woodhull to demolish three properties
Galesburg Register-Mail
July 12, 2019
Chicago High-Rise Lands $70M Financing
Multi-Housing News
July 9, 2019
Affordable Housing in Old town Secures $70M Fannie Mae Loan
Connect Chicago
July 9, 2019
Anticipating Senior Living Facility, Broadview Votes To Vacate Portion Of Fillmore
Village Free Press
July 8, 2019
Maryland affordable housing developer scores $70M loan on Gold Coast apartment complex
The Real Deal
July 8, 2019
Collins Tower deemed ‘dangerous structure’
Commercial-News
July 4, 2019
$200 Million From Capital Plan To Go For Affordable Housing Projects
NPR Illinois
July 3, 2019
Sweet Homecoming for New Homeowner and South Chicago resident
Chicago Defender
July 2, 2019
City of Loves Park receives housing grant
Rockford Register Star
June 29, 2019
Clock on Danville casino begins
Commercial-News
June 29, 2019
Multifamilybiz.com
June 27, 2019
ReBusiness Online
June 25, 2019
Senior Housing Development Breaks Ground In St. Charles
St. Charles Patch
June 19, 2019
Timeline For Proposed Maywood Apartment Building Extended Again
Village Free Press
June 19, 2019
The Real Deal-Chicago Real Estate News
June 17, 2019
Rantoul joins land bank in regionalization
Commercial-News
June 13, 2019
Rushville in line for 24-unit housing project
My Journal Courier
June 10, 2019
Restaurant applies for downtown loan
Aledo Times Record
June 10, 2019
ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: 16-Unit Supportive Housing Development Opens in Northlake
Prairie State Wire
June 7, 2019
Groundbreaking for Martin Avenue Apartment Addition
NCTV17.com
June 7, 2019
South Beloit receives grant money to help homeowners in need
WREX.com
June 5, 2019
Naperville Sun
June 4, 2019
HOME REHAB GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
Beloit Daily News
June 4, 2019
NAPERVILLE ELDERLY HOMES ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING EVENT ON JUNE 5
Positively Naperville
June 3, 2019
Slowik: Planners address housing needs as part of strategy to revive Southland economy
Daily Southtown
May 31, 2019
A big box checked off – Poplar Place redeveloper wins tax credits
Illinois Times
May 30, 2019
Grant awarded to Peoria from Illinois Housing Development Authority
CIProud.com
May 29, 2019
The Pantagraph
May 29, 2019
City Council considers state housing grant to help disabled, elderly
The Pantagraph
May 28, 2019
Chicago Opens New Libraries and Affordable Housing Projects After Design Competition
Next City
May 28, 2019
Jersey County gets $20,000 property clean-up grant
The Alton Telegraph
May 24, 2019
East Central Reporter
May 24, 2019
State grant allows city of Macomb to demolish vacant homes
WGEM.com
May 22, 2019
Carrier Mills gets grant for demolition
Harrisburg Register
May 22, 2019
Caton Commercial Real Estate Group completes unique lease for Aurora Arts Center
ReJournals.com
May 22, 2019
Aurora’s New Paramount School Of The Arts Grand Opening Set for June 1
Broadway World
May 21, 2019
IDHA tax credits to build affordable senior housing in Edwardsville
Edwardsville Intelligencer
May 21, 2019
Affordable Housing Project Planned In Bloomington Using Tax Credits
WGLT.com
May 20, 2019
After years of heated debate, an affordable housing complex has been approved for Jefferson Park
Chicago Tribune
May 18, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority announces $8.1 million in grants
WSIL.com
May 17, 2019
State to fund affordable housing development in Quincy and throughout Illinois
WGEM.com
May 17, 2019
IDHA giving out grants to communities to encourage property development
WICS/WRSP Springfield
May 17, 2019
Chicago Cheat Sheet: Cedar Street plans another Uptown rental project…& more
The Real Deal
May 17, 2019
State housing board approves low-income tax credits for 5150 N. Northwest Hwy.
Nadig Newspapers
May 17, 2019
HACD’s downtown tax credit application not approved
Danville Commercial-News
May 17, 2019
Block Club Chicago
May 17, 2019
New Chapters Open for Chicago Residents
Affordable Housing Finance
May 16, 2019
State denies tax credits for Danville Housing Authority’s proposed development
The News-Gazette
May 16, 2019
Illinois Housing Development Authority awards $3 million for home accessibility program
Journal Gazette & Times-Courrier
May 16, 2019
Affordable Senior Housing Breaks Ground in Illinois
Multi-Housing News
May 16, 2019
Housing rehab grant money available on first-come, first-served basis, starting Monday
The Pantagraph
May 14, 2019
Bloomington Gets Funding Boost For Home Rehab Projects
WGLT.org
May 14, 2019
Grant money coming to Loves Park homes in need of repairs
WREX.com
May 13, 2019
Elected officials can play big role in increasing affordable housing in Naperville, advocates say
Naperville Sun
May 8, 2019
Community panelists discuss need for affordable housing in Naperville
Daily Herald
May 7, 2019
Champaign/Vermilion counties move closer to possible regional land bank formation
Rantoul Press
May 7, 2019
Deadline near for Illinois homeowners to get mortgage help
Champaign News-Gazette
April 25, 2019
Time is running out for Illinois homeowners to get mortgage help
ABC 7 Chicago
April 25, 2019
Upscale restaurant announced for Aurora Arts Center
Daily Herald
April 25, 2019
Taking stock of the housing stock in three EP neighborhoods
Peoria Journal-Star
April 25, 2019
Deadline nearing for mortgage help program
State Journal-Register
April 25, 2019
Deadline nearing for mortgage help program
khqa.com
April 25, 2019
Former Fairview Heights Alderman Praises Metro Landing
Herald Publications
April 25, 2019
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Thursday, April 25
Illinois News Network
April 25, 2019
IL Hardest Hit program application deadline approaching
MyWabashValley.com
April 25, 2019
Deadline near for Illinois homeowners to get mortgage help
San Francisco Chronicle
April 25, 2019
Deadline nearing for mortgage help program
The Lincoln Courier
April 25, 2019
Deadline nearing for mortgage help program
WREX.com
April 25, 2019
Deadline nearing for Illinois homeowners to get mortgage help
WGEM.com
April 25, 2019
Deadline near for Illinois homeowners to get mortgage help
WSIL.com
April 25, 2019
Homeowner assistance program winding down
Advantage News
April 24, 2019
Village eyes grant to tear down derelict buildings
Putnam County Record
April 24, 2019
Morton family member to open restaurant in new Aurora Arts Center
Aurora Beacon News
April 24, 2019
Hampton Inn planned for Paris, Ill.
Terre Haute Tribune Star
April 23, 2019
ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Awards $3 Million for Home Accessibility Program
Prairie State Wire
April 19, 2019
Illinois housing development authority awards $3 million for home accessibility program
CIProud.com
April 19, 2019
To tackle a lack of affordable housing, nonprofits become developers
Crain’s Chicago Business
April 5, 2019
Boston Capital Invests in POAH Development
Affordable Housing Finance
March 28, 2019
Maureen Pekosh: Take Affordable Housing Seriously
Journal & Topics
March 27, 2019
New Moms ready to open its doors in Oak Park
OakPark.com / RiverForest.com
March 26, 2019
Affordable Housing Finance
March 26, 2019
Study finds no gentrification in Evanston
Evantson Now
March 25, 2019
Communities Look to Rehab Abandoned Properties
Beloit Daily News
March 25, 2019
Developer cites “significant need” for senior housing in Henry
Peoria Journal-Star
March 22, 2019
Rockford area land bank gets to work
Rockford Register Star
March 19, 2019
Northern Illinois Land Bank Authority approves acquisition policies, adds new members
WIFR.com
March 19, 2019
Panel: Naperville’s 5th Ave. development should have 20% affordable housing
Daily Herald
March 18, 2019
Metro Landing of Swansea seniors housing project opens in St. Louis area
REJournals
March 18, 2019
Vermilion County Land Bank takes first steps towards becoming a regional land bank
Hoopeston Chronicle
March 18, 2019
Affordable Housing Recommendation Made For 5th Avenue Project
Patch Naperville
March 18, 2019
Steve Stadelman Sponsors Bill To Fight Urban Blight
Rock River Times
March 15, 2019
Bi-State Development Agency and Partners Celebrate Senior TOD
Mass Transit
March 14, 2019
Regional Leaders Celebrate Debut of Metro Landing of Swansea
Metro St. Louis Next Step Blog
March 11, 2019
Illinois First-Time Home Buyer Programs of 2019
NerdWallet
March 9, 2019
Letter: All Chicago suburbs can benefit from affordable housing, mixed incomes
Chicago Tribune/Pioneer Press
February 28, 2019
Wilmette officials exceed their affordable housing goal, but advocates say village can do better
Chicago Tribune/Wilmette Life
February 26, 2019
My Journal Courier
February 22, 2019
Four new affordable housing projects coming to Madison County
Edwardsville Intelligencer
February 21, 2019
Four new affordable housing projects coming to Madison County
The Alton Telegraph
February 21, 2019
Rand Road Supportive Housing Facility Construction To Proceed With New Owners
Journal & Topics
February 21, 2019
Meeting set to announce revitalization survey results
East Peoria Times-Courier
February 20, 2019
REBusinesonline.com
February 18, 2019
Housing authority to file tax credit application
Danville Commercial News
February 15, 2019
Our View: Council should give green light to Poplar Place revamp
State Journal-Register
February 15, 2019
Rockford ZIP code ‘seriously underwater’ with mortgages is making strides
Rockford Register-Star
February 14, 2019
TIF money to fix Poplar Place’s roads passes
State Journal-Register
February 13, 2019
$200 MILLION INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINALLY COMPLETED
The Chicago Citizen
February 12, 2019
Inclusionary zoning ordinance aimed at bringing more affordable housing to Oak Park
Chicago Tribune/Oak Leaves
February 12, 2019
Broadview Moves Closer To Building Senior Housing
Village Free Press
February 10, 2019
Crosspoint: ‘The need for affordable housing is very real’
Danville Commercial-News
February 10, 2019
Plans in works for multimillion redevelopment of troubled Poplar Place
State Journal-Register
February 10, 2019
Housing and Homelessness Commission approves recommendation to raise demolition tax
The Daily Northwestern
February 8, 2019
Support for Howard Street Senior Development
Evanston Round Table
February 6, 2019
Residents, officials celebrate rehab work at public housing sites
Daily Southtown
February 5, 2019
Aldermen consider two affordable housing development plans
The Daily Northwestern
February 5, 2019
City may spend $2M on senior housing project
Evanston Now
February 3, 2019
House that burned had been scheduled for demolition
Evanston Now
January 31, 2019
Mixed-income housing planned for vacant Danville lots
ReJournals
January 28, 2019
Expanded and refurbished affordable senior housing project headed to Naperville
ReJournals
January 24, 2019
Vacant Park Forest home serves as classroom for college students learning building trades
Daily Southtown
January 17, 2019
Vacant lot purchase program to start slowly
Rantoul Press
January 15, 2019
Reports: St. Charles affordable housing stock increases
Daily Herald
January 15, 2019
Rockford says yes to land bank, but Winnebago County unsure
rrstar.com
January 14, 2019
EP, state housing authority ask Richland residents for housing advice
Peoria Journal-Star
January 10, 2019
Danville Commercial-News
January 6, 2019
2018 Industry News:
Arts-Centered Residential Development Planned For Downtown Urbana
WILL News – Illinois Public Media
December 20, 2018
City of Urbana has announced an arts-centered housing development
Smile Politely/Champaign
December 20, 2018
New Crystal Lake senior housing complex approved
Northwest Herald
December 20, 2018
Charleston looking for grant to cover costs for 6 demo projects
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier
December 18, 2018
Evergreen Real Estate completes renovation of affordable housing community
ReJournals.com
December 18, 2018
Construction underway on affordable housing for seniors in Altamont
Effingham Daily News
November 28, 2018
Out of the shelter and off of the streets, formerly homeless spend the holiday in their new homes
Peoria Journal-Star
November 22, 2018
New senior housing opens on West side
WLS.com
November 13, 2018
Housing for the homeless set to open in Downtown Peoria
Peoria Journal-Star
November 8, 2018
Galesburg applies for round 4 of demolition grant
The Register-Mail
November 5, 2018
Martin Avenue Apartments Unveil Renovation Renderings
nctv17.com
October 25, 2018
North Chicago seeks to return former blighted properties back to tax rolls after demolitions
Lake County News-Sun
October 23. 2018
Best IHDA Mortgage Lenders of 2018
NerdWallet
October 22, 2018
Construction begins on Albany Park affordable housing project
ReJournals
October 16, 2018
MultiHousing Pro
October 15, 2018
Freeport to explore creation of land bank
JournalStandard.com
October 1, 2018
Daily Southtown
September 28, 2018
Naperville Elderly Homes Secures Funding for Extensive Renovations and Expansion
Positively Naperville
September 28, 2018
Apartment project for people with disabilities starts in Arlington Heights
Daily Herald
September 27, 2018
How Adaptive Reuse is Helping Create the Senior Housing of Tomorrow
Senior Housing News
September 24, 2018
Plan for senior housing in Elgin moving forward
Daily Herald
September 12, 2018
City offering park land to Boys & Girls Club for $1
The Pantagraph
September 10, 2018
City considers rental assistance for affordable apartments
The Pantagraph
September 9, 2018
Bloomington To Consider Rental Assistance For New Development
WGLT.com
September 9, 2018
Related buys affordable Uptown apartment complex for seniors
The Real Deal
September 5, 2018
Bristol Place offers an alternative
The Pantagraph
August 28, 2018
PIRHL still seeks Bradley housing complex
Kankakee Daily Journal
August 28, 2018
City Council approves Highland Villas senior housing development
Belleville News-Democrat
August 28, 2018
Comprehensive plan addresses blighted rental housing
The Register-Mail
August 28, 2018
Tech donation to help with training, life skills for clients at New Star facility
Southtown Star
August 22, 2018
St. Charles wants affordable housing tax credits for developer
Kane County Chronicle
August 21, 2018
Trib LTE: “The affordable housing community has Chicago’s interests at heart”
Chicago Tribune – Letter To The Editor
August 21, 2018
Rockford nonprofit fights blight one house at a time
Rockford Register Star
August 14, 2018
Homebuilders Adapt To New Reality In Bloomington-Normal Market
WGLT.org/NPR
August 8, 2018
$4 Million Housing Project Is Well Underway
Cross County Star-Gazette
August 1, 2018
Oak Park earmarks $1M for affordable housing
OakPark.com
July 31, 2018
Development groups eye a spot new age-restricted housing development in Highland
Belleville News-Democrat
July 27, 2018
Alden Courts of Huntley memory care center opens
Northwest Herald
July 24, 2018
Affordable apartment plan gets mixed reception
OakPark.com
July 16, 2018
Council considers solution to homelessness
Illinoishomepage.net
July 16, 2018
Oswego Senior Center official hopeful plans for old school site will allow center to stay put
Beacon-News
July 11, 2018
Streator to work with agency to improve housing
Streator Times
July 11, 2018
Urbana council gives initial OK to plan to create housing for disabled
Champaign News-Gazette
July 10, 2018
Housing on East Bluff among focuses of Peoria City Council meeting
Peoria Journal Star
July 10, 2018
Housing for disabled may get boost from grant, other funds
Champaign News-Gazette
July 9, 2018
Zion Woods affordable housing development back on the docket in Deerfield
Deerfield Review/Pioneer Press
June 25, 2018
Suburbanchicagoland.com
June 21, 2018
Groundbreaking set for converted Moline school
The Quad-City Times
June 15, 2018
Developer to proceed with revamped housing project next year
The Pantograph
June 15, 2018
Aurora to get more funding to fight blight
Chicago Tribune
June 11, 2018
Sunnybrook development will create 60 to 75 jobs, owner says
Alton Telegraph
June 11, 2018
Construction to start next year on $10 million project
Advantagenews.com
June 7, 2018
Could Elgin’s Larkin Center be converted into affordable housing?
Daily Herald
June 7, 2018
Housing projects for seniors get money boost
myjournalcourier.com
June 1, 2018
Illinois’ housing agency extends hand to help Cairo develop ‘realistic housing goals’
The Southern
May 30, 2018
Affordable housing project begins
MyJournalCarrier.com
May 27, 2018
Two Madison County projects receive federal housing tax credits
The Alton Telegraph
May 27, 2018
Aurora could get more money to demolish blighted properties
The Beacon News
May 25, 2018
Tax Credits to Help Housing Project in Alton
AltonDailyNews.com
May 24, 2018
Plug pulled on Fountain Square apartments
Kankakee Daily Journal
May 22, 2018
Council OKs grant for home demolitions
Galesburg Register-Mail
May 21, 2018
Downtown Belleville finally gets a break thanks to cash
Belleville News-Democrat
May 21, 2018
IHDA releases Tax Credits for Low-Income Housing areas
WMBD/WYZZ
May 21, 2018
Federal tax credits to support developments in Alton and Granite City
AdVantageNews.com
May 21, 2018
Minimum Housing Standards on Agenda Tonight For City Aldermen
WGIL.com
May 21, 2018
State board gives plan to turn Meredith Home into senior apartments a crucial boost
Belleville News-Democrat
May 18, 2018
Marshall to Receive Housing Grant
WTHI.com
May 18, 2018
Northwest Side affordable housing project fails to get state tax credits
Chicago Tribune
May 17, 2018
Streator approves resource officer for Woodland
MyWebTimes.com
May 17, 2018
5150 project not on preliminary agenda for low-income housing tax credits
Nadig Newspapers
May 15, 2018
WJBD Radio
May 15, 2018
You could soon own land in Rock Island for just $5
ourquadcities.com
May 15, 2018
SVM EDITORIAL: Statewide award puts Lawrence Lofts in spotlight
SaukValley.com
May 15, 2018
Woodstock City Council to talk abdandoned property grant, liquor licenses, Promote Woodstock
Northwest Herald
May 14, 2018
Galesburg lead poisoning study to start with 20 homes
SaukValley.com
May 9, 2018
Decision pays off for Sterling, again
SaukValley.com
May 8, 2018
City to demolish six blighted buildings
The JournalStandard.com
May 7, 2018
Luciano: How taxpayers save money with $280,000 apartments for the homeless
Peoria Journal-Star
May 5, 2018
Blood lead level study coming to Galesburg
The Register-Mail
May 4, 2018
Rockford Housing Authority plans for Fairgrounds Valley demolition hit snag
Rockford Register Star
May 3, 2018
SV looks to address blight through grants
LaSalle News Tribune
May 1, 2018
City receives grant to demolish abandoned homes
The Rock River Times
April 26, 2018
Peoria Turns Downtown Office Space into Affordable Housing
WCBU/Peoria Public Radio (AP)
April 26, 2018
Grant will help Rockford demolish abandoned homes
Rockford Register Star
April 26, 2018
State of Illinois awards Rockford grant to destroy abandoned homes
MyStateline.com
April 26, 2018
Rockford Homeowners Could Qualify For Mortgage Relief Program
WNIJ and WNIU
April 25, 2018
Wednesday Journal
April 24, 2018
Rockford program helps homeowners with underwater mortgages
WREX.com Rockford
April 23, 2018
State provides mortgage relief for underwater homeowners
WIFR Rockford
April 23, 2018
State grant flips downtown offices into housing for the homeless
Peoria Journal Star
April 23, 2018
Rockford homeowners with underwater mortgages eligible for $50,000
MyStateline.com
April 23, 2018
New Moms breaks ground on affordable housing project
Wednesday Journal
April 17, 2018
Centralia Moves Forward on More Demolitions
WJBD Online
April 10, 2018
Peoria receives $100,000 grant to demolish abandoned homes
Peoria Journal Star
April 10, 2018
Cook County $75M housing upgrade largest for south suburbs since 2005
Daily Southtown
April 9, 2018
Kankakee Daily Journal
April 4, 2018
Senior Community Receives Recognition for Affordable Housing Innovation in Metropolitan Chicago
MultifamilyBiz.com
April 3, 2018
Northlake’s Wisdom Village wins IHDA Innovation and Excellence Award
Benzinga
April 2, 2018
Northlake’s Wisdom Village wins IHDA Innovation and Excellence Award
PR Newswire
April 2, 2018
Abandoned properties topic of Thursday meeting
Bureau County Republican
March 27, 2018
Housing project coming to Virginia
Jacksonville Journal-Courier
March 23, 2018
It’s ‘a pride thing’: Three Aurora homeowners with developmental disabilities bond as roommates
Aurora Beacon-News
March 23, 2018
Arlington Heights approves new plans for apartments for disabled residents
Daily Herald
March 21, 2018
8th Ward Alderman Michelle A Harris Announces New Senior Residence
The Weekly Citizen
March 16, 2018
St. Charles changes fee in lieu of affordable housing
Kane County Chronicle
March 14, 2018
Elgin council favors facility for people with disabilities
Daily Herald
March 8, 2018
RIHA to improve two public housing complexes
QC Times
March 8, 2018
Macomb transfers money to housing demolition
McDonough County Voice
March 7, 2018
Aurora offers inside look at downtown Arts Center project
Beacon-News
March 6, 2018
Arts center project to ‘help foster the arts in Aurora’
Daily Herald
March 6, 2018
Housing authority seeking state help for $11.6M Rock Island project
Rock Island Dispatch-Argus
March 2, 2018
Developer looks to rehab affordable housing sites in Plano
Aurora Beacon-News
February 28, 2018
Belleville agrees to pay $426K in rent vouchers if Meredith Home is renovated
Belleville News-Democrat
February 27, 2018
Danville Commercial-News
February 24, 2018
Mayor talks blight removal at state conference
Danville Commercial-News
February 22, 2018
Peoria neighborhood group seeks answers about proposed housing project
Peoria Journal Star
February 22, 2018
Renovation Of Maywood Park District’s ‘809 Building’ To Start This Summer
Village Free Press
February 14, 2018
Developer drops controversial Campana apartment plan
Daily Herald
February 2, 2018
National historic status sought for old BHS
The Pantagraph
January 31, 2018
Community mourns, remembers how they helped a Libertyville homeless man: ‘We want to mark his life’
Chicago Tribune
January 31, 2018
Company alters senior complex proposal
Kankakee Daily Journal
January 23, 2018
Affordable Housing Needs to Surpass What’s Available
Citizen Tribune
January 18, 2018
Affordable housing coming to Greenfield, Roodhouse
myjournalcourier.com
January 14, 2018
SWIDA Breaks Ground on $10.9M Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Swansea, Illinois
REBusiness Online
January 12, 2018
Flossmoor apartments to give new housing options to people with disabilities
Daily Southtown/Chicago Tribune
January 11, 2018
Specialized New Star Apartments set to welcome new residents
Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
January 10, 2018
Regional leaders break ground for Swansea senior apartments near MetroLink
Alton Telegraph
January 10, 2018
4 houses down, 33 to go in city’s demo plan
McDonough Voice
January 10, 2018
Affordable senior housing in West Dundee could be complete next year
Daily Herald
January 9, 2018
Construction begins on $10.9 million senior apartment building in Swansea
Belleville News-Democrat
January 8, 2018
Senior living project breaks ground at Swansea Metro station
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 8, 2018
Yorkville begins Senior Housing Assistance Program
Chicago Tribune
January 8, 2018
Freeport razed 80 buildings in 2017, more demolitions planned this year
Freeport Journal-Standard
January 2, 2018
2017 Industry News:
The Southern
December 18, 2017
After touring Elmwood, McBride on Saturday, Gov. Rauner calls conditions ‘outrageous’
The Southern
December 16, 2017
Homebuyer Assistance Program helps families buy affordable homes
WFIR.com
December 15, 2017
City applies for third round of demolition grant
The Register-Mail
December 13, 2017
City Applies for Illinois Housing Development Authority Abandoned Property Program Grant
City of Champaign
Decembmer 8, 2017
Industry Stakeholders Address Construction Costs, Labor Shortages
Affordable Housing Finance
November 29, 2017
With vote in doubt, Campana developer offers to change plan
Daily Herald
November 21, 2017
Apartment project draws protest in Sugar Grove
Daily Herald
November 13, 2017
Cannon Place Provides Housing on VA Campus
Affordable Housing Finance
November 9, 2017
City approves abandoned property grant application
McDonough Voice
November 8, 2017
Winnebago County Health Department seeks county host fee dollars for demolition of houses
Rockford Register-Star
November 2, 2017
Batavia to take final vote on apartment plan in historic Campana Building
Chicago Tribune/Beacon-News
October 31, 2017
Batavia ready to approve Campana project; National Park Service gives OK
Kane County Chronicle
October 31, 207
Rising cost estimates delay downtown apartment complex
Kankakee Daily Journal
October 31, 2017
Rockford public housing overhaul, conversion in progress
Rockford Register-Star
October 28, 2017
Joliet’s Water’s Edge Development Open
WJOL.com
October 27, 2017
Water’s Edge is fully occupied and celebrating in Joliet
The Herald-News
October 26, 2017
Anna Council Covers Wide Range Of Topics
Aurora Beacon News
October 26, 2017
Batavia sends Campana building apartment plan back for review
Aurora Beacon News
October 17, 2017
Company buys Nachusa House in downtown Dixon
SaukValley.com
October 13, 2017
Work begins on $35 million downtown Aurora arts center
Aurora Beacon-News
October 12, 2017
Batavia aldermen favor apartment plan for Campana building
Daily Herald
October 11, 2017
The Southern
October 9, 2017
Lathrop Mixed Income Development Underway
CBS Chicago
October 10, 2017
The Southern
October 9, 2017
Illinois awards over $22.5 million in tax credits for affordable housing
WIFR.com
October 9, 2017
Dempster Street affordable housing project to proceed without city funding
The Daily Northwestern
October 6, 2017
Former school building gets new purpose
illinoishomepage.net
October 6, 2017
Old High School to Get New Use
MyWabashValley.com
October 5, 2017
Senior apartments planned for old Paris High
Terre Haute Tribune Star
October 5, 2017
Council Denies Funding for Affordable Housing Project on Dempster
Evanston Round Table
October 4, 2017
30-Unit Apartment Complex Planned in Altamont
WXEF
October 4, 2017
No credit? Big problem for old hotel rehab as senior housing
Belleville News-Democrat
October 4, 2017
Sarah’s Circle Denied Tax Credits For Scheduled Expansion
DNA Info
October 3, 2017
Once again, this iconic Belleville building faces an uncertain future
Belleville News-Democrat
September 29, 2017
OK of tax credits pushes Bristol Place project forward
The News-Gazette
September 29, 2017
Grand opening of Rockford’s The Grove at Keith Creek celebrates opportunity, community
Rockford Register Star
September 28, 2017
RHA Holds Grove Ribbon Cutting
MyStateLine.com
September 28, 2017
New center offers assistance to home buyers and homeowners
Quad-City Times
September 27, 2017
Housing and Financial Education Center ribbon cutting in Rock Island
KWQC.com
September 27, 2017
New regional housing and financial education center
OurQuadCities.com
September 27, 2017
Million-dollar question: What to do with money in Oak Park’s affordable housing fund?
Chicago Tribune
September 26, 2017
Machesney Park begins demolition of abandoned, blighted homes
Rockford Register-Star
September 22, 2017
Local village is demolishing six abandoned homes
WIFR.com
September 19, 2017
Machesney Park targets blighted homes for demolition
Rock River Times
September 19, 2017
Joliet Plans To Buy 2 Blighted Richards Street Homes
Joliet Patch
September 18, 2017
Chicago’s Woodlawn: A Success Story in the Making
Multi-Housing News
September 13, 2017
Grant to include lead paint abatement
Galesburg Register-Mail
September 7, 2017
Permanent Supportive Housing in Illinois: The Next Steps Forward
Metropolitan Planning Council
September 6, 2017
A Safe Place marks 10th anniversary of Zion housing program for victims of domestic violence
Lake County News-Sun
September 3, 2017
Batavia nears threshold requiring mandatory affordable housing
Kane County Chronicle
August 28, 2017
Rockford to demolish 29 more abandoned homes
Rockford Register-Star
August 28, 2017
For those facing foreclosure, there is help available
WGN-TV
August 23, 2017
Senior housing gets OK in Bradley
Kankakee Daily Journal
August 23, 2017
Bradley targeted for senior housing complex
Kankakee Daily Journal
August 17, 2017
Through multiple grants, Mayor Jason Ashmore hopes to revitalize Sesser
The Southern Illinoisian
August 16, 2017
DuPageCounty program aims to improve properties
Daily Herald
August 11, 2017
Design tweaks suggested for affordable housing
Evanston Now
August 10, 2017
Program aims to improve QC homes
Quad-Cities Online
August 7, 2017
Illinois cities hold lottery for rehab program participants
Quad-City Times
August 6, 2017
Cary’s Garden Place apartments affordable housing complex hits full occupancy
Northwest Herald
August 4, 2017
Construction begins on apartments
McLeansboro Times Leader
August 3, 2017
Art and Soul on the Fox using both to draw people to downtown Elgin
Elgin Courier-News/Chicago Tribune
August 2, 2017
Aurora project earns Landmarks Illinois award
Aurora-Beacon News/Chicago Tribune
August 2, 2017
A neighborhood downtown: Lawrence Lofts ushers in residential component
SaukValley.com
July 20, 2017
Ground-broken for senior apartment building in Yorkville
Kendall County Now
July 19, 2017
Application process begins for housing grant
Galesburg Register-Mail
July 18, 2017
SVM EDITORIAL: A milestone for Sterling’s downtown
SaukValley.com
July 19, 2017
Sterling will celebrate completion of Lawrence Lofts this week
SaukValley.com
July 18, 2017
Litchfield Makes Moves For New Industrial Park
The Journal-News
July 10, 2017
Scattered-Site Development Provides Accessible Housing in Chicago
Affordable Housing Finance
July 7, 2017
Freeport about 45 percent finished with state demolition programs
Journal-Standard
July 6, 2017
Marshall Hotel Renovation Could Get Another $5 Million From City
DNAInfo.com
June 29, 2017
CSH
June 27, 2017
Disability housing complex PhilHaven celebrates opening in Wheeling
Daily Herald
June 26, 2017
$23 million Bristol Place renovation moves forward
The News-Gazette
June 14, 2017
New Senior Center Opening in Springfield
WAND-TV Springfield
June 13, 2017
The News-Gazette
June 12, 2017
Ribbon Cut Wednesday At MCHA Senior Homes
The Journal-News
June 7, 2017
Mt. Vernon Register-News
June 6, 2017
New senior apartments coming to New Lenox
Chicago Tribune
June 6, 2017
Initiative Turns Eyesores of Neighborhoods into Beacons of Hope
MyStateLine.com
June 6, 2017
Residential home improvement grants available for Cook, DuPage and Kane county homeowners
Daily Herald
June 5, 2017
Illinois Hardest Hit program helps families struggling with mortgages
Daily Southtown
June 5, 2017
Round Lake Beach building up neighborhoods by tearing down homes
Daily Herald
June 1, 2017
Advocates: Low-income housing rehabilitation programs provide more than short-term help
The Southern Illinoisan
June 1, 2017
Habitat Co. Lands $16M Chicago Affordable Housing
Multi-Housing News
May 30, 2017
Aurora to tear down house that had 81 police calls in year
Aurora Beacon-News
May 27, 2017
Rockford targets 67 ‘dangerous, blighted’ properties for demolition
Rockford Register Star
May 22, 2017
Housing Rehab Program Taking Applications
WSIU.com
May 22, 2017
Housing rehab available in select counties in Southern Illinois
The Southern Illinoisan
May 20, 2017
$18 million Boulevard Townhomes project nears completion
The State Journal-Register
May 18, 2017
Landmark factory in Batavia may go residential
Crain’s Chicago Business
May 16, 2017
IHDA gives preliminary approval for several Madison County projects
Alton Telegraph
May 8, 2017
Council OKs demo bid, insurance incentive
Commercial-News
May 4, 2017
City Club of Chicago: Audra Hamernik, Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Authority
WGN Radio
May 2, 2017
Construction of New Star apartments in Flossmoor moving ahead
Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
April 30, 2017
Justice Wins Grant To Maintain Vacant Homes
Des Plaines Valley News
April 27, 2017
Urbana council to vote on joining state abandoned-property program
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
April 26.2017
Apartments proposed for Batavia’s historic Campana building
Daily Herald
April 24, 2017
Who’s lending to South Side homebuyers?
Crain’s Chicago Business
April 22, 2017
Durbin visits Cairo public housing, calls for swift conclusion to investigation of ACHA
The Southern
April 21, 2017
Gensler designs affordable housing TOD for Chicago’s South Side
The Architects Newspaper
April 21, 2017
Amid Rising Taxes, Illinois Looks to Curb Reverse Mortgage Defaults
Reverse Mortgage Daily
April 18, 2017
Neighborhood decline reversed through inventive refinance program
The Home Story/Fannie Mae
April 17, 2017
The Southern Illinoisan
April 14, 2017
Aurora may get state grant funds to demolish blighted properties
Chicago Tribune/Aurora Beacon-News
April 13, 2017
Hardest Hit Fund offers $35000 to seniors delinquent in their taxes
Chicago Crusader
April 13, 2017
Audit finds faults throughout Chicago’s affordable housing program
Chicago City Wire
April 9, 2017
New Near West Side Senior Housing Complex Breaks Ground
DNA Info
April 7, 2017
Illinois HUD announces reverse mortgage assistance program
Mortgage Professional America
April 6, 2017
Program offers assistance for seniors struggling with reverse mortgages
Alton Telegraph
April 4, 2017
Security Properties to Rehab Illinois Community
Multi-Housing News
April 3, 2017
7 home financing programs to help you get buyers into a home this spring
Illinois REALTOR Magazine
April 2017 Issue
The Daily Illini
April 3, 2017
Security Properties Closes on 534-unit Affordable Housing Development in DeKalb, IL
PR Newswire
March 31, 2017
Grant will help Urbana demolish abandoned homes, maintain lots
WAND.com
March 31, 2017
Urbana Awarded Grant to Help Maintain Abandoned Properties
Fox Illinois
March 30, 2017
Grant helps city address abandoned homes
Illinoishomepage.net
March 30, 2017
Urbana Community Development Commission certifies Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County as a CHDO
Chambana Sun
March 29, 2017
Grant of $200000 plus will be used to help Quincy seniors remain in homes
Quincy Herald-Whig
March 27, 2017
Quincy receives funding to help seniors fix up homes
WGEM.com
March 27, 2017
New housing grants add to city budget
Bloomington Pantograph
March 27, 2017
City of South Beloit Awarded $294,735 IHDA Grant
Beloit Daily News
March 25, 2017
Eyesore structures in the spotlight at WC Board meeting
The Daily Republican
March 22, 2017
Daily Herald
March 20, 2017
Williamson County leaders make moves to demolish abandoned property
WSIL-TV 3
March 20, 2017
New program to help seniors and people with disabilities living in Moline
KWQC.com
March 17, 2017
City of Peoria awarded $150,000 in grant money to demolish vacant houses
Illinois Business Daily
March 17, 2017
Danville Commercial News
March 14, 2017
Machesney Park grants to go to neighborhood revitalization
The Rock River Times
March 9, 2017
McDonough Voice
March 9, 2017
“Affordable” Housing Goes Mainstream
Medill Reports Chicago
March 8, 2017
County breaks ground on 220-unit North Chicago public housing development
Lake County News-Sun
March 7, 2017
City getting money to demolish abandoned homes
CIProud.com
February 28, 2017
St. Charles lowers affordable housing fee for developers
Kane County Chronicle
February 27, 2017
Abandoned, now adorable: Ottawa program getting derelict homes rehabbed
MyWebTimes.com
February 24, 2017
Grant to help demolish blighted properties in Rockford
Rockford Register Star
February 23, 2017
Corporate Tax Cut Would Hit Financing Of Low-Income Housing
Medill Reports Chicago
February 22, 2017
Historic Illinois Hospital Comes Back as Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing Finance
February 21, 2017
Sterling council OKs bids to raze more houses
SaukValley.com
February 21, 2017
Ottawa eyesore house slated for cleanup
MyWebTimes.com
February 15, 2017
New program to help Illinois underwater homeowners
WREX.com/Channel 13 News – Rockford
February 9, 2017
Federal program offers $50K to Rockford-area with underwater mortgages
Rockford Register Star
February 8, 2017
Help guide clients to IHDA assistance with underwater mortgages
Illinois Realtors Blog
February 3, 2017
New program to help people with underwater mortgages in Rockford
WREX.com/Channel 13 News – Rockford
February 2, 2017
Program helping underwater homeowners
WIFR.com/Channel 23 News – Rockford
February 2, 2017
New Aurora senior living center called ‘a gem’
Chicago Tribune
January 31, 2017
IHDA Lends a Hand to Underwater Homeowners
Elgin Patch
January 31, 2017
Evergreen Real Estate Opens $24M Seniors Housing Property in Aurora, Illinois
REBusiness
January 31, 2017
Senior apartments in Aurora set for grand opening
Chicago Tribune/Aurora Beacon-News
January 25, 2017
Morning Briefing: 7 per cent rise for US home prices
Mortgage Professional America
January 20, 2017
Yahoo Finance
January 18, 2017
State-run I-Refi offers relief for underwater homeowners
Chicago Tribune/Courier News
January 12, 2017
Rockford’s Longwood Plaza to remain under local control, for now
Rockford Register Star
January 10, 2017
Freeport Mayor’s View: Public safety and improving neighborhoods were priorities in 2016
Freeport Journal Standard
January 7, 2017
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois awarded $1 million grant
Kendall County Now
January 5, 2017
2016 Industry News:
State Program Helps Naperville’s Hardest Hit
Naperville Community Television
December 16, 2016
Aurora Arts Centre construction could begin next summer
Daily Herald
December 14, 2016
Extend tax credit to give new life to historic properties in Aurora, Elgin
The Courier-News
December 11, 2016
Aldermen look at agreements for downtown Aurora arts center project
Aurora Beacon-News
December 1, 2016
General Assembly reauthorizes historic tax credit program
Aurora Beacon-News
December 1, 2016
Freeport Housing Authority apartments to see $20 million in renovations
Freeport Journal-Standard
November 30, 2016
The fight against blight in Sterling
SaukValley.com
November 28, 2016
Senior housing development in the works for O’Fallon
Belleville News-Democrat
November 27, 2016
Construction of New Star apartments likely to start early in 2017
Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
November 25 2016
Several Aurora projects may be helped if state tax credit program is extended
The Aurora Beacon-News
November 17, 2016
Westport Village officials to detail rehab project on Nov. 7
Peoria Journal Standard
October 27, 2016
Planners accepting early applications for senior housing in Woodridge
Chicago Tribune
October 26, 2016
Anticipation mounts for newly approved Batavia senior apartment project
Kane County Chronicle
October 25, 2016
Mt. Vernon Register-News
October 24, 2016
Soon to expire housing tax credit subject of Senate hearing
Illinois Senate Democrats
October 21, 2016
Senior Apartment Living Planned For Area Near MetroLink Station
Herald Publications
October 20, 2016
Thank you for supporting the DTC
The Chicago Rehab Network
October 20, 2016
Evergreen Nears Completion of $24M Conversion of Historic Hospital to Independent Living in Illinois
REBusinessonline.com
October 14, 2016
Senior apartment plan moving forward in Batavia
Kane County Chronicle
October 13, 2016
Rockford on pace to demolish 100 or more shabby homes in 2016
Rockford Register Star
October 13, 2016
Downtown Sterling revitalization milestone
SaukValley.com
October 13, 2016
Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards Tax Credits to Senior Living Facility in Yorkville
WSPY.com
October 13, 2016
Transformation of historic former hospital in Aurora marks a milestone
The Courier-News
October 12, 2016
Yorkville senior apartment complex receives federal tax credits
Kendall County Now
October 12, 2016
Aurora could demolish East Side house
The Beacon-News
October 11, 2016
Burlington seeking grant to help with abandoned properties
The Courier-News
October 6, 2016
12 Developments Receive LIHTCs in Illinois
Affordable Housing Finance
October 6, 2016
Applications being taken for tax credit homes
Macoupin County Enquirer – Democrat
October 6, 2016
Lawrence Lofts construction begins; public invited to groundbreaking
SaukValley.com
October 3, 2016
Ribbon-cutting celebrates Casa Heritage in Melrose Park
Franklin Park Herald-Journal/Chicago Tribune
October 3, 2016
Macoupin Housing Services cuts ribbons
Macoupin County Enquirer – Democrat
September 29, 2016
Groundbreaking held for Channahon senior housing facility
Morris Herald-News
September 28, 2016
In danger: Incentives that help save blighted neighborhoods
Crain’s Chicago Business
September 23, 2016
Construction begins on St. Elizabeth Residences senior community in Channahon
The Herald-News
September 22, 2016
SWIDA to Develop Seniors Housing Near Swansea MetoLink Station in Metro St. Louis
REBusiness Online
September 22, 2016
$10.5 million ‘transit-oriented’ senior apartments to be built in Swansea
St. Louis Business Journal
September 20, 2016
Senior housing planned at Swansea MetroLink station
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 20, 2016
Senior apartments to be built near metro-east MetroLink station
Belleville News-Democrat
September 20, 2016
Senior apartments to be built near metro-east MetroLink station
KSDK.com
September 20, 2016
Senior Living Center Coming Soon Near Swansea MetroLink Station
CBS Local-St.Louis
September 20, 2016
Chicago Defender
September 20, 2016
Preservation of Affordable Housing
September 19, 2016
$15 million tax credit to fund Aurora arts center
Daily Herald
September 17, 2016
Aurora gets $15 million tax credit for Arts Center project
Chicago Tribune/Aurora Beacon News
September 16, 2016
Home State Bank facilitates I-Refi program to help “under water” homeowners
Northwest Herald
September 15, 2016
Chicago Development Brings Accessible, Adaptable Housing to Disabled
Affordable Housing Finance
September 14, 2016
Marquette Bank Selected as Approved Lender to Help Homeowners with Underwater Mortgages
Chicago Tribune
September 12, 2016
The Architects Newspaper
September 8, 2016
Novak Construction breaks ground on new affordable senior living apartments in Richmond, Illinois
REJournals.com
September 6, 2016
South New Towne (The Grove) housing complex breaks ground
WREX.com
August 30, 2016
Developer Gary Gorman pledges to be good neighbor on Rockford’s New Towne Drive
Rockford Register-Star
August 30, 2016
PRNewswire
August 30, 2016
State tosses $50,000 life preserver to underwater homeowners
Loop North News
August 19, 2016
Brown: Northwest Side community group can afford to take a bow
Chicago Sun-Times
August 16, 2016
Humboldt Park Affordable Development A New Home For Veterans
DNA Info
August 10, 2016
Illinois’s Hardest Hit Program Re-Opens for Mortgage Assistance
Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Patch
August 2, 2016
$12M redevelopment plan for Belleville’s Meredith Home moves forward
Belleville News-Democrat
August 1, 2016
Funding helps GROWTH assist RI homeowners
Quad-City Times
July 26, 2016
Renovated foreclosed homes now for lease
The Pantagraph
July 23, 2016
Illinois reopens program for struggling homeowners
Chicago Tribune
July 22, 2016
Residents can apply for mortgage help through Illinois Hardest Hit program
WAND TV
July 22, 2016
Senators Durbin, Kirk Announce Reopening Of Illinois Hardest Hit Program
Fox Illinois (Ch 55 & 27)
July 22, 2016
Elgin OKs plan for housing project for seniors
Daily Herald
July 15, 2016
Program helps homeowners with mortgage payments
WEEK.com
July 14, 2016
Illinois housing agency offers help to underwater homeowners
Fox Illinois (Ch 55 & 27)
July 14, 2016
Illinois Housing Development Authority to offer refinancing program for struggling homeowners
WREX.com – NBC Rockford
July 13, 2016
Illinois housing agency offers help to underwater homeowners
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 13, 2016
Illinois housing agency offers help to underwater homeowners
Peoria Public Radio – WCBU 89.9
July 13, 2016
Illinois housing agency offers help to underwater homeowners
Terre Haute Tribune Star
July 13, 2016
Ohio nonprofit planning Elgin senior apartment building
Elgin Courier-News
July 12, 2016
Illinois agency offers underwater homeowners up to $50000 in relief
Chicago Tribune
July 12, 2016
Housing agency offers $46 million to underwater homeowners
Crain’s Chicago Business
July 12, 2016
Old Paris High School graduating to senior housing
Terre Haute Tribune Star
July 10, 2016
Affordable Housing Development Opens In Avondale; We Need More, Rep Says
DNA Info Chicago
July 1, 2016
Affordable housing complex celebrates opening in Lake in the Hills
Northwest Herald
June 30, 2016
Gorman & Company closes on financing for New Towne Drive residential community
WIFR-Rockford
June 30, 2016
For the homeless, Glendale Commons expansion is ‘God-sent’
Peoria Journal Star
June 29, 2016
Lake in the Hills affordable housing project now complete
Daily Herald
June 28, 2016
Blight reduction efforts going strong in Rockford
Rockford Register Star
June 25, 2016
Huntley affordable housing project moves forward
Daily Herald
June 24, 2016
Tax Credit Funding Will Replace 37 Units
The Journal-News
June 13, 2016
WGEL.com
June 10, 2016
Housing Authority of Elgin dedicates building named after Bob Gilliam
Elgin Courier News
June 9, 2016
Over The Rainbow Assocation Wins 2016 Chicago ULI Vision Award
Daily Southtown
June 9, 2016
Affordable Housing Finance
June 2, 2016
Redeveloped apartments to provide housing to low-income families in North Chicago
Chicago Tribune
June 2, 2016
Lafayette Terrace Apartments gets a $5 million makeover
REJournals.com
May 31, 2016
Evergreen Real Estate Group Completes $3.3M Renovation of 72-Unit Affordable Housing Property
REBusiness Online
May 31, 2016
Evergreen Renovates IL Affordable Community
Multi-Housing News
May 26, 2016
WSIU InFocus: Poverty and Housing Issues Go Hand in Hand
WSIU.com/NPR
May 25, 2016
The Hourly Wage Needed to Rent a 2-Bedroom Apartment Is Rising
Citylab
May 25, 2016
Cantwell, Hatch Introduce Major LIHTC Expansion Bill
Affordable Housing Finance
May 19, 2016
Vacant Morton nursing home to become senior housing
Peoria Journal-Star
May 13, 2016
The Mentally Ill Need Supportive Affordable Housing
The New York Times
May 9, 2016
Upcoming Woodlawn TOD to Feature 70 Low-Income Apartments
Curbed Chicago
May 7, 2016
Demolitions for blighted Freeport homes slated for Monday
Freeport Journal Standard
May 5, 2016
Feds’ help for struggling homeowners ‘too little, too late’
Chicago Real Estate Daily/Crain’s Chicago Business
May 5, 2016
How Affordable Housing Benefits Low-Income Neighborhoods
How Housing Matters
May 5, 2016
HUD Allocates $174 Million to States Through New Housing Trust Fund
HUD.gov
May 4, 2016
Why Does Random Chance Decide Who Gets Housing Subsidies?
WBEZ.com
May 3, 2016
HFA Program Loans Exempt from Final USDA QM Rule
National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) News Update
May 3, 2016
Aurora seeks to get two houses torn down
Aurora Beacon-News
May 2, 2016
The Real Voucher Challenge Is Segregation, Not Lake Views
How Housing Matters
April 28, 2016
IHDA Awards $12.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Affordable Housing Finance
April 25, 2016
Struggling Illinois Homeowners get extra $151 million in federal help
Chicago Tribune
April 21, 2016
Rockford likely to get more aid to fight blight, foreclosures
Rockford Register Star
April 20, 2016
Council passes housing ordinances
The Western Courier
April 20, 2016
Aurora may accept donated house for demolition
Aurora Beacon-News
April 13, 2016
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