Governor Quinn Recognizes Contributions of Volunteers with Governor’s Home Town Awards
October 30, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
SPRINGFIELD, IL - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Pat Quinn today recognized hundreds of volunteers for their hard work and dedication towards improving their communities. The Governor’s Home Town Awards were given for 46 projects during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Springfield
Hare Announces Over $1 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Prevent Homelessness in Decatur, Springfield
September 23, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Decatur $623,309 and Springfield $516,191 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the new Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP).These grants offer communities a resource to provide short- and medium-term rental assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or to quickly re-house those who are experiencing homelessness.
Governor Quinn Announces more than $21 million for Parks and Open Space
May 7, 2009 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
SPRINGFIELD, IL - May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — At the Illinois Association of Park Districts Legislative Conference in Springfield, Governor Pat Quinn announced $21.2 million in grants for 59 park development and land acquisition projects throughout Illinois.
Department on Aging Warns Seniors to Prepare Homes and Get Flu Shots in Preparation for Winter
December 10, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
SPRINGFIELD, IL - December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — To prepare for this year’s cold winter weather, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson today urged older people and their families to recognize that winter poses a special threat to seniors. Topping the winter “to do” list should be to get a flu shot […]
Gov. Blagojevich Applauds Senate Committee Action on Landmark Homeowner Protection Legislation
April 23, 2008 Posted by Illinois RealEstateRama
New measure creates 60-day moratorium on foreclosure if families seek help
SPRINGFIELD – The Homeowner Protection Act, Senate Bill 1998, first announced by Governor Blagojevich last month and sponsored by Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago), cleared its first legislative obstacle earlier today when it was approved by the Senate Licensed Activities Committee.
