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By Kevin Bessler - Illinois Radio Network
As more people get vaccinated and more businesses are able to open up, many Illinois families are still struggling to pay their rents and their mortgages until they can get back to work.
Rodrigo Carrillo, director of strategic initiatives for the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), says helping people stay in their homes until they can get back on their feet is Illinois’ goal.
The IHDA aims to distribute over $500 million in rental and mortgage assistance for 2021.
The housing crisis of 2008 taught us that it is cheaper and more cost-effective to keep people in their homes, Carrillo told Illinois Radio Network.
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Originally published on December 22, 2020 2:17 pm
The state has issued the first grant winners through a new community revitalization effort that includes Bloomington, Peoria and dozens of communities across Illinois.
The City of Bloomington is set to receive $175,000 through the Strong Communities Program. The City of Peoria will get $200,000 and Peoria County is slated to receive $84,5000.
The Livingston County village of Dwight has been awarded $60,000.
The Pritzker administration launched the $30 million program in August as part the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.
Local governments get funding to rehab abandoned and blighted housing.
The Illinois Housing Department Authority (IHDA) announced $10 million in grants to nearly 70 communities in the first round of funding.