The State of Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago are developing new emergency COVID-19 rental assistance programs. Only one program is open, and the others are in development, so the following is subject to change.
The program serving people who live in Suburban Cook County (not Chicago) is open for applications!...
If you are looking for a more rural and suburban lifestyle — where the cost of living is typically lower — a USDA home loan could save you money on your down payment and interest rate.
The ability to work remotely has created a unique opportunity to live anywhere you want. As COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, more than a third of employees report ...
The CDC proposed an extension of the federal eviction moratorium that is set to expire March 31, POLITICO ...
CHICAGO—The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) in announcing upcoming events to help more Illinois utility customers who are struggling with the cost of utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under...
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent about severe...
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for all 102 counties in response to the dangerous winter storm that has blanketed the state with life threatening wind chills,...
In an all too typical Friday late afternoon news dump, Illinois Governor extended his COVID related executive orders and the state's eviction moratorium until March 6th.
These endless extensions are irresponsible toward both tenants and housing providers. Maintenance and repairs still need to be made. Mortgages and taxes still need to be paid. It...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended the federal eviction moratorium through March 31, 2021. President Biden...
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the Biden Administration requested the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other Federal Agencies to extend its foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single family mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or guaranteed by the Office of Native...
The US Treasury has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) as guidance regarding the requirements of the Emergency Rental Assistance program....
