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Biggert Bill to aid those with Disabilities: House Passes Bill to Renew and Improve...

Washington, DC - July 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13) today secured House passage of bipartisan legislation to modernize and expand housing assistance and supports for those with severe disabilities, including mental illnesses. Introduced in March by Biggert, the lead GOP sponsor, and Rep. Christopher Murphy (D-CT-5), H.R. 1675, the Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009, passed with overwhelming support and now awaits Senate action.

Foster Announces More Than $7 Million in HUD Grants

Washington, DC - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that communities in the 14th District have been awarded $7,327,749 in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This funding was made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Foster voted for.

New Study to Evaluate Chicago’s Plan to End Homelessness Is Plan Proving Effective?

Chicago, IL - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — To gauge the progress of Chicago’s Plan to End Homelessness since its introduction six years ago by a broad coalition of public and private partners, Chicago is launching the first-ever evaluation of a city’s Plan to End Homelessness. Led by nationally-renowned homeless policy experts at the University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago in conjunction with the Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness, the evaluation is a comprehensive, two-year, community-driven effort to answer the question: is Chicago’s Plan effectively preventing and ending homelessness for individuals and families in Chicago?

HUD Secretary announces disaster assistance for Illinois storm victims

WASHINGTON, DC - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to six storm-ravaged counties in Illinois and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month's severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes.

Durbin Announces $28 Million in HUD Funding for Illinois Communities and Housing Agencies

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that Illinois communities and housing agencies will receive $28,377,761 in grant funding through four programs administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

United States Senator Roland W. Burris Announces Recovery Act Funding for State of Illinois...

WASHINGTON, D.C - July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senator Roland W. Burris today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding the State of Illinois with $94,676,979 from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Illinois Market Gets Moving with May Home Sales Up 19.3 Percent from April; Statewide...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The month of May marked the fourth consecutive month-to-month increase in home sales for the Illinois housing market and the third monthly increase in the statewide median home sale price, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS® latest report. Total home sales (which include single-family and condominiums) were up 19.3 percent in May 2009 to 8,945 homes compared to 7,501 homes sold in April 2009. Compared to a year ago, home sales were down 21.0 percent from May 2008 sales of 11,326.

Biggert Introduces High-Performance Building Resolution Measure Supports Greener, More Efficient Buildings

Washington, DC - June 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (R-IL-13th) joined U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO-3rd) in introducing a resolution recognizing the value of high-performance buildings. The measure, H.Res.492, “Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week,” was introduced late Tuesday. High-Performance Building Week will be June 15 through June 19, 2009.

Bean Discusses State Of Green Economy

Schaumburg, IL - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Melissa Bean met with local contractors, builders, green energy developers and environmental advocates at Roosevelt University to discuss the positive impact that energy incentives in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are having on the local economy, and to announce the re-introduction of her Green Initiative to provide further incentives.

Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for Several Southern llinois Counties Federal disaster declaration...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Pat Quinn today requested federal assistance to help people, businesses, local governments and electrical cooperatives recover from a devastating storm that hit parts of southern Illinois on May 8. The storm uprooted thousands of trees, causing widespread power outages and blocking countless roads and highways. At least 260 homes in a five-county area were destroyed or suffered major damage, and storm-related costs to state and local governments and electrical cooperatives are expected to top $26 million

Jones Lang LaSalle receives accolades for innovation and growth

Chicago, IL - January 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Jones Lang LaSalle was recently honored by Commercial Property News when Chief Executive Officer Colin Dyer was named Innovator of the Year. CPN’s Executive of the Year Awards are given “for creativity and unique contributions to the commercial real estate industry in the past year.”

Ask Roskam: Financial Security

DuPage, IL - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Throughout my first term in Congress I have regularly used conference calls, local town hall...

Durbin and Obama Commend Decision to Make Federal Aid Available to Greene County

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...

Rebuilding Together and NARI Work Together to Assist Low-Income Homeowners

DES PLAINES, IL and WASHINGTON D.C. – June 12, 2008 – Rebuilding Together, the nation’s lead nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the...

Gov. Blagojevich proclaims April as Fair Housing Month in Illinois

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...

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Investigation by CHA and HUD Inspectors General ends with guilty plea...

The Chicago Housing Authority will receive restitution for money stolen by a former contractor and her husband after the pair pleaded guilty to stealing funds intended for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, a crime that was exposed following an investigation by the CHA’s Office of the Inspector General.

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How to Make Your Garage Door Quieter

Did you know that the structural noise from a garage can be anywhere from 5 decibels to 20 decibels above the background noise levels? And if you are wondering how much change would a 20-decibel increase make, then consider this – with a rise of 20 decibels, the sound energy increases by a factor of 100!