<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Recovery News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2013 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[IHDA Develops Affordable Homes in Central Illinois - Model Public-Private Development Supported by Federal Funds]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=74&#x26;RecNum=9725</link><description><![CDATA[NORMAL, IL – Life is more affordable for Anna Jean and Donald Winn thanks to the new Cottage Apartments development in Normal. The couple loves their new apartment, which offers affordable rents and allows them to save money on gas because it is close to their church, grocery store and favorite produce market.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">94C0915AB3BCBC61C1C61624DD6D7CD5</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Development Welcomes Home Warren County Families Living on Limited Budget - New homes help residents live closer to work, save money on commute]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=74&#x26;RecNum=9496</link><description><![CDATA[MONMOUTH – A retiree raising her disabled grandson, Janice Painter has found something she never thought possible: a new two-bedroom rental home she can afford on her limited income. “Moving into a new home that I can decorate my way,” said Painter. “Our new home is close to medical care yet far enough away to enjoy the peace of living on the outskirts of town.”]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">C622C085C04EADC473F08541B255320E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kankakee County Families Realizing Dreams at New Affordable Housing Development - New development allows families to rent-to-own homes]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=74&#x26;RecNum=9495</link><description><![CDATA[PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP – A mother raising two sons and working toward a nursing degree, 34-year-old Nicole Brewer has found stability and security in a new single-family home that she can afford to rent on her part-time salary.“It’s great to live in a brand new home so close to where I work,” said Brewer, who works at a Pembroke Township health clinic. “I dreamed of living in a brand new home that I could one day own.”]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E0E6518D2CAC6A5B1FA6B05498A5E7BE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Economic Director Announces $48 Million in Federal Funding for Public Infrastructure Improvements - Program Will Support Long-Term Disaster Recovery Projects in 85 Communities Impacted by 2008 Storms]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=74&#x26;RecNum=9476</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced that 85 communities throughout the state are receiving funding from the federal “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program to assist with water and sewer improvements and other critical public infrastructure needs. The $48 million in grants will support long term recovery efforts within Illinois communities that were substantially impacted by storms in 2008 that caused devastation and flooding throughout much of the Midwest.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A41DB61E2728EF963614A8C8755B9B9A</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable Apartments for Will County Seniors Open - New Shorewood development demonstrates strength of federal stimulus funds]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=74&#x26;RecNum=9461</link><description><![CDATA[SHOREWOOD – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today celebrated the opening of apartments that will help dozens of seniors live affordably in the Will County community. The 51 new apartments of Shorewood Horizon Senior Living Community will ensure seniors in the Village of Shorewood have access to safe, decent and affordable housing. Construction created an estimated 42 quality jobs.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">B6F76D7DBB84020FAF70B18A13D73A27</guid></item></channel></rss>