JOLIET – They came not to praise it but to raze it. Des Plaines Garden Homes is coming down. At a demolition ceremony Friday, speakers lauded the future Water’s Edge development that will replace the city’s first public housing project. There were no signs of remorse for the end of Des Plaines Garden. […]
DANVILLE — Danville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Chairman Don McLaughlin said new DHA executive director Jaclyn Vinson fits in well with the authority. “I can’t speak for other members of the board about the unanimous, overwhelming approval of Jackie,” McLaughlin said. Commercial News.com
FREEPORT — The Freeport Housing Authority gave a helping hand to 15 students looking to earn a better life through education at its fifth annual Dr. Flynn Scholarship Luncheon today. www.journalstandard.com
“We don’t want it!” It was exactly a year ago that emotions ran high at this meeting over the controversial South New Towne housing project. MyStateline.com
ROCKFORD — Brewington Oaks Apartments may meet the wrecking ball within two years. The Rockford Housing Authority this week submitted an application to demolish the apartments for elderly and disabled people at 505-515 Seminary St. on Rockford’s southeast side. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, must approve the request. RRStar.com […]
By Sean D. Brady Musician Prince died without a will and now it appears that his estate, which some estimate at approximately $300 million, will be split between his sister and his five half siblings. In addition, Prince’s estate includes a large amount of unreleased music which some estimate could add millions more to the […]
MACOMB — The McDonough County Housing Authority is in the process of responding to a request for information on hiring practices made Monday by the National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The McDonough County Voice
URBANA — Champaign County Board Chairwoman Pattsi Petrie responded to a call for her resignation over a canceled appointment to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners by admitting that the appointment process is flawed and saying the county is going back to the drawing board. The News-Gazette
Housing units in Hillsboro, Witt and Nokomis will be demolished and replaced this summer in a $7.3 million project funded almost entirely with tax credits. The Journal News
Aldermen are concerned that a $15 million Rockford Housing Authority plan to remodel the Orton Keyes public housing complex will keep poor minority residents segregated from the rest of the city. Public housing officials are convinced the redevelopment plan is best for all involved. Rockford Register Star
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