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Ask Roskam: Financial Security
October 15, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
DuPage, IL - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Throughout my first term in Congress I have regularly used conference calls, local town hall meetings and events throughout the district to communicate directly with my constituents.
Durbin and Obama Commend Decision to Make Federal Aid Available to Greene County
July 31, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement following President Bush’s announcement that Greene County is now eligible for Public Assistance. According to FEMA, Public Assistance funds can be used to repair or replace disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure.
Rebuilding Together and NARI Work Together to Assist Low-Income Homeowners
June 13, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
DES PLAINES, IL and WASHINGTON D.C. – June 12, 2008 – Rebuilding Together, the nation’s lead nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the only national association dedicated exclusively to the remodeling industry, have forged an alliance.
Gov. Blagojevich proclaims April as Fair Housing Month in Illinois
April 24, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Blagojevich officials marked the 40th anniversary of federal Fair Housing Act and the one hundred-year anniversary of Springfield Race Riots of 1908 Deputy Governor Louanner Peters and Illinois Department of Human Rights present exhibit “Summer of Hate: A Modern Perspective of the Springfield Race Riot of 1908”
CHICAGO – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich proclaimed April as […]
HUD Charges Chicago Landlord with Violating Fair Housing ACT
March 12, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Owner’s online ad allegedly discriminated against men and families with children
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Cesar A. Lopez, a Chicago landlord with housing discrimination for posting an on-line ad that discriminates against men and families with children. The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful […]
Hotel Indigo to Open Third Chicago-Area Property in Vernon Hills
January 31, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
High-Style and Affordable Luxury in Trendy Boutique Setting
VERNON HILLS, IL (Jan. 30, 2008) - Hotel Indigo is bringing its third property to the Chicago area. After a $4.5 million renovation and conversion from an AmeriSuites hotel, the Hotel Indigo Vernon Hills is scheduled to open in early spring.
Governor Blagojevich proclaims January Radon Action Month
January 15, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Urges people to test homes for radon, which is second-leading cause of lung cancer in U.S.
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today proclaimed January as Radon Action Month in Illinois and urged people throughout the state to test their homes to see if they have elevated levels of the radioactive gas known to cause lung […]
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Illinois Residents Affected by Tornadoes, Severe Storms and Flooding
November 20, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Steve Preston, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that low-interest disaster loans will be made available to Illinois residents affected by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding that occurred on August 20 - 31, 2007.
Groundbreaking First in Sustainability Services for Jones Lang LaSalle
November 16, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Global real estate services firm acquires Upstream, the UK’s leading real estate sustainability services practice
CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Jones Lang LaSalle today announced the acquisition of Upstream, the UK’s leading real estate sustainability services practice. The 30-strong London-based Upstream team already counts among its clients a significant and growing portion of the UK’s leading […]
RealtyBid.com Named America’s #1 Real Estate Team by The Wall Street Journal, REAL Trends and Lore Magazine
November 15, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
RAINBOW CITY, Ala., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ — RealtyBid.com has been named America’s top real estate team in transaction sides by The Wall Street Journal, REAL Trends and Lore Magazine. Because of the honor, Tony Isbell, broker and CEO/president of RealtyBid.com, is now a member of “The Real Estate Top 200,” a prestigious national ranking sponsored […]
Apartments.com Awards $20,000 to Pin-Up Art Enthusiast
November 12, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
America’s Votes Select Brenda Janish as Grand Prize Winner in Apartments.com Possession Obsession Contest
CHICAGO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Apartments.com today announced the Grand Prize winner in the first-ever “Possession Obsession” contest. Brenda Janish from Chicago was chosen as the nation's most “possession obsessed” renter by America’s votes.
Blagojevich Administration officials cut ribbon on groundbreaking program to help disabled, homeless veterans
November 9, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Pilot program looks to provide permanent housing, medical assistance and job training for disabled vets
MANTENO – As Veterans Day nears, Blagojevich Administration officials today hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Prince Home at Manteno – a first-in-the-nation pilot program to help disabled, homeless veterans in Illinois.
Governor Blagojevich reminds seniors and residents with disabilities about winter heating assistance grants
October 18, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Priority households advised to apply now before extreme cold hits Illinois; To apply visit www.liheapillinois.com or call 1-877-411-WARM
CHICAGO – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today reminded seniors and residents with disabilities that winter heating grants are available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and will be available to all income-eligible households November 1.
Fox Valley hasn’t been seriously impacted by cut in housing jobs
August 8, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
Housing-related job cuts have climbed to new levels, reflecting the soft underbelly of the real estate industry’s progress at reversing sputtering home sales, according to Chicago-based Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., a leading international outplacement firm.
Prelicensing course offered
July 25, 2007 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
The Real Estate Institute offers “Real Estate Transactions #101,” a 45-credit hour prelicensing course required before being able to take the Illinois Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination.