Joliet HA Gets Funding to Redevelop Des Plaines Gardens
JOLIET – The Housing Authority of Joliet has announced it will get the financing it needs to redevelop the Des Plaines Gardens housing project. The Herald News
Public Housing News
Springfield HA Board Approves $10.25 Million Contract
The first round of bidding for the 92-unit complex that will be built on the site of the now-demolished John E. Sankey Hi-Rise on West Allen Street came in at $17 million to $19 million, which was about $5 million too high. The State Journal-Register
Morgan County HA Director Retires After 27 Years
After 27 years of employment with the Morgan County Housing Authority, Executive Director Fred Clinton will be retiring July 31. MyJournalCourier.com
Where Should Poor People Live?
EDITORIAL/ARTICLE: AMHERST, Mass.—When Peter Gagliardi first heard about an owner looking to sell an old farmhouse in this college town, he thought it seemed like an ideal place for an affordable housing complex. The property was across the street from a bus stop, near a bike path, and had access to two different sewer lines. […]
Petitioners Oppose RHA Project
ROCKFORD (WIFR) — The Rockford Housing Authority has received plenty of resistance after announcing a multimillion dollar housing project just off of East State Street and thousands are coming out to oppose the plans. wifr.com
Editorial on Lifting Ban on Public Housing for Non-Violent Criminal Convictions
All across the country people struggle to find affordable housing. People who are low income or on a fixed income find it especially challenging. The demand is driving the cost up so high that there is less and less affordable housing available, as numerous studies have shown. TheCommunityWord.com
Rockford HA Controversy Continues
A piece of property on Rockford’s east side is causing a lot of controversy. Not what’s there now, but what could be in the future– government assisted housing. WREX.com
Peoria HA Gets National Attention
PEORIA – Peoria Housing Authority is getting some national recognition for a self-sufficiency program it started. PHA won the Merit Award for efforts in Housing and Community Development for their 3E program. Central Illinois Proud.com
Former Bradenton HA Director Will Be Sentenced
BRADENTON — Former Bradenton Housing Authority Executive Director Wenston DeSue, who pleaded guilty to stealing more than $276,000 from the BHA, will be sentenced in federal court at 9 a.m. Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa. Bradenton Herald
Body Cameras on Security Firm Personnel
ROCKFORD, Illinois — The head of a Rockford private security firm says body cameras for his employees provide “validation.” DailyJournal.net