Monthly Archives: March 2014
Governor Quinn Delivers Fiscal Year 2015 Budget and Five-Year Blueprint to Secure Illinois’ Financial...
SPRINGFIELD - March 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today proposed his Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, “Securing Illinois’ Financial Future.” The Governor’s address detailed an honest and responsible budget for the next fiscal year along with a five-year blueprint that will secure the state’s finances for the long-term, provide significant tax relief to homeowners and working families and invest like never before in education and early childhood
Governor Quinn Announces U.S. Treasury Support of New Community Stabilization Effort
CHICAGO - March 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury will support the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) efforts to leverage up to $30 million of its federal Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) resources to eliminate blight in communities throughout the state. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to stabilize neighborhoods and return vacant properties to productive use to advance the economy
Pircher, Nichols & Meeks Hires C.J. Loos As New Associate
CHICAGO - March 25, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pircher, Nichols & Meeks, a national real estate law firm with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles, announced that C.J. Loos has joined the firm as a new associate in the Chicago office. Ms. Loos’ background includes a variety of legal projects, with emphasis on corporate and real estate law
Weather and lower inventory impact February Illinois home sales but median prices see annual...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - March 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales decreased 6.2 percent over previous-year levels in February while median prices increased 6.9 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.
Governor Quinn Salutes Downtown Chicago Development and Workers Making it Happen
CHICAGO - March 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today saluted the developers and workers on the 111 W. Wacker project in downtown Chicago. The $180 million project by Related Midwest has employed more than 1,000 skilled construction workers and is transforming a long-vacant and partially-completed building into a new residential tower. Today’s event is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward
Kirk Statement on Housing Finance Reform
WASHINGTON - March 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement regarding the housing finance reform agreement announced by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)
