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URBANA - December 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state-funded rehabilitation project at the University of Illinois’ Lincoln Hall has allowed the building to achieve LEED Platinum status, the nation’s highest “green building” designation. This designation is particularly difficult to achieve with projects on historic buildings like Lincoln Hall, and it is only the second historic building in the state of Illinois to be certified LEED Platinum. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to making all state buildings as energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly as possible.

CHICAGO - December 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) provided more than $471 million in financing this year to make 5,000 quality affordable rental homes available to working families, seniors and people with disabilities. Since Governor Quinn took office, IHDA has provided $2.2 billion in financing to build or preserve more than 19,600 affordable apartments in 131 communities across the state, generating an estimated 20,280 jobs. Today’s announcement is part of the Governor’s agenda to ensure quality affordable housing for people in-need across Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - December 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Take advantage of a new year to make your family safer in the face of future disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages Illinois residents to resolve to rebuild stronger and smarter, reducing the risk of potential devastation caused by events like the Nov. 17 tornadoes

CHICAGO - December 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to protect Illinois homeowners by preventing a lender from selling a home while the homeowner is applying for a federal mortgage assistance program. This legislation is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to protecting Illinois families and helping them fight foreclosure

CHICAGO - December 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today requested federal aid to help local governments in nine Illinois counties recover from the Nov. 17 deadly tornado outbreak. Counties included in the request include Champaign, Douglas, Grundy, Massac, Tazewell, Vermilion, Washington, Wayne and Woodford. If the request is approved, local governments could receive reimbursement for 75 percent of eligible disaster-related costs such as overtime, debris removal and repair and replacement of damaged public property.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - December 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Illinois housing market saw November median prices rise 7.4 percent over previous-year levels while statewide home sales dipped 1.8 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, along with partners from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are encouraging homeowners, renters and businesses to apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fund their losses

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- CHA CEO Charles Woodyard and a host of key city officials were on hand Tuesday to commemorate an important snapshot in Chicago’s history – the opening of the Near North Target, 1200 N. Larabee

CHICAGO - December 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $1 million in federal aid has been approved to date to help people and households affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes and severe storms. Federal grants totaling $1.06 million thus far will help with disaster-related expenses such as temporary home rental, home repairs and replacement of damaged personal property items.

Springfield, Ill. - December 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- While survivors of the Nov. 17 Illinois tornadoes are making repairs to or rebuilding their homes, assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be available to help pay for a warm, clean and safe place to stay during the cold winter months ahead.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - December 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 in Rantoul to serve homeowners, renters and business owners who were affected by the Nov. 17 Illinois tornadoes

CHICAGO - December 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than 1,470 affordable apartments will be created or preserved for working families, seniors and people with disabilities in communities across the state. Today’s announcement is part of the Governor’s agenda to ensure quality affordable housing for working families, seniors and people with disabilities across Illinois.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Kitchen Community today gathered together with students, teachers, parents, and community volunteers at Peirce Elementary School to celebrate achieving the goal of the 100th Learning Garden at a Chicago Public School (CPS). Since the start of the initiative in 2012, Learning Gardens are now featured in 100 schools, providing over 50,000 children across Chicago every school day hands-on nutrition and science education opportunities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released final rules governing bank deposit advance loans. These products are similar to payday loans because of their triple-digit interest rates, short terms with balloon payments, and lack of underwriting requirements before approval.

BROOKPORT - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced the delivery of nearly 300 pallets of donated supplies to help people in Brookport recover from the deadly tornado that damaged or destroyed more than 150 homes. Prior to the Nov. 17 tornadoes, the supplies were originally collected to provide assistance for people who were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, but the Rizal Center has not yet been able to transport the goods to the Philippines.