News » Political

Durbin announces over $7 million in HUD funding for Illinois

By WEEK Reporter

Durbin announces over $7 million in HUD funding for Illinois

June 7, 2012 Updated Jun 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM CDT

WASHINGTON, DC -- United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced Thursday that Illinois communities and housing agencies will receive over $7.1 million in grant funding through three programs administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Locally, Pekin is getting over $325,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). 

The CDBG program provides annual grants to states and local governments to develop viable urban communities by providing housing and a suitable living environment by expanding economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons.

To submit a comment on this article, your email address is required. We respect your privacy and your email will not be visible to others nor will it be added to any email lists.