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WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act, announcing that its passage is a top priority this year. Durbin's bill could help millions of at-risk homeowners prevent foreclosures by allowing them to modify the terms of their mortgages in bankruptcy proceedings.

CHICAGO, IL - January 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Illinois is investing an additional $2 million to support the Home Modification Program, a statewide program that adds ramps, chair lifts and other features to homes so low-income seniors and residents with disabilities can continue to live in their communities, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced.

SPRINGFIELD, IL - December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — To prepare for this year’s cold winter weather, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D....

CHICAGO, IL - December 04, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Dick Durbin brought the Senate Appropriations Committee to Illinois today in order to...

Governor Partners with Sen. Collins and Rep. Hamos to Introduce Foreclosure Moratorium of up to Three-months for Homeowners that Enter Counseling CHICAGO, IL - November...

CHICAGO, IL - October 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Realtors® feel strongly about giving back to their communities, volunteering countless hours to people and...

Village of Mundelein Wins 2008 Governor’s Cup for Creation of Youth After School Program SPRINGFIELD, IL - October 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Hundreds of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent a letter today asking the heads of the...

Funding to bring new rental and homeownership opportunities for former residents CHICAGO, IL - September 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development...

Governor Blagojevich sought declaration so homeowners and businesses would be eligible for low interest loans SPRINGFIELD, IL - September 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Rod...

Madigan Alleges Florida Company Takes Advantage of Homeowners on the Verge of Losing their Homes to Foreclosure Chicago, IL - August 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama)...

Chicago, IL - August 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —NeighborWorks® has announced the most generous contributors to its work in affordable housing, foreclosure intervention and community...

Low-income families, seniors, people with disabilities apply for summer energy assistance in record numbers    CHICAGO, July 29, 2008 (RealEstateRama) – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today sent...

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

Legislation Headed to House Floor Chicago – Attorney General Lisa Madigan, State Representative Marlow Colvin (D-33rd) and State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-16th) have initiated new...