Springfield HA to Manage Peoria HA
The new executive director of the Peoria Housing Authority, who plans to commute freely from Springfield, met with the PHA board at a special meeting Monday afternoon. SJ-R.Com
Public Housing News
HA Board Resigns
All five members of the Vermilion County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners resigned Monday night out of frustration with federal officials’ handling of an unpaid loan that’s resulted in Longview Bank and Trust filing suit against the housing authority. The News-Gazette.com
Peoria Looks to Springfield HA for Help
PEORIA — An under-performing housing authority is seeking help from a high-performing one. The Peoria Housing Authority has entered into a 12-month intergovernmental agreement with the Springfield Housing Authority to manage the Peoria operation, said board chairman Jim Fassino. The agreement also carries an option for a six-month extension. PJ Star.com
No Conflict Found by HUD
Cunningham Township supervisor Danielle Chynoweth has been cleared to serve on the Housing Authority of Champaign County’s board, ending a months-long period of back and forth over her appointment. News-Gazette.com
Vermilion Considers Repayment Options
The rogue actions of a former executive director have caught up with the Vermilion County Housing Authority and left them with few paths moving forward. News Bug.info
Bank Sues Vermilion for Loan Default
Officials with Longview Bank and Trust informed Vermilion County Housing Authority board members on Tuesday that they plan to file a lawsuit against the local agency for defaulting on a $1.6 million loan. The News-Gazette.com
HA Board Requests No Vote from New Member
In a new twist Thursday, the Housing Authority of Champaign County’s board requested that its newest member participate in meetings but not in votes. The News-Gazette.com
Capital Financing Proposal of $1.6M Withdrawn
MACOMB – President Trump’s recently released 2019 budget included slashing $8.8 billion of funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. McDonough Voice.com
HACC Rejects Township Supervisor’s Board Appointment
The Housing Authority of Champaign County won’t accept the appointment of Cunningham Township Supervisor Danielle Chynoweth to its board because of an ongoing property-tax dispute between the township and the agency, HACC board Chairman Larry Lewis said Wednesday. The News-Gazette
Champaign County HA Hires New CEO
CHAMPAIGN — The Lake County Housing Authority’s executive director is moving south to lead the Housing Authority of Champaign County, almost eight months after former director Ed Bland left for Virginia. David A. Northern Sr. is of the mindset that in his field, a job well done means leaving your desk. […]