Squatters are apparently taking up residence in some vacant condemned public housing in Cairo, Illinois. According to the Alexander County Housing Authority, this is not only illegal but it’s dangerous because there’s no power during these cold months. KFVS.com
After touring the Elmwood and McBride public housing properties that federal housing officials have been helping residents relocate from since April, Gov. Bruce Rauner said it was “very, very sad to see the condition of those apartments.” The Southern.com
The Aurora Housing Authority has been designated “troubled” under a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program, a HUD spokeswoman confirmed. Chicago Tribune
Rockford Housing Authority CEO Larry Williams will be leaving the job after just three months to take a new one with the District of Columbia Housing Authority. RRStar.com
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