Illinois Releases

August 2008
August 26: Low Cost Home Loans Available (Galesburg Office)

June 2008
June 2: Watseka Family Part of Homeownership Month Celebration  Photo
June 4: USDA Rural Development Announces Rural Business Grants

May 2008
May 1: USDA, Ginnie Mae Announces Milestone in Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program
May 2: Water to Flow in Rural Communities. Dana, Long Point, Reading and Ancona getting access to safe water

April 2008
April: Rural Development Funds Available for Homeownership
April: Helping rural water utilities
April 04: Illinois Electric Cooperatives Get No Cost Federal Loans to Support Local Enterprises
April 14: USDA offers funds for farm  laborer housing
April 16: USDA Housing Funds Available for Farm Laborers
April 21: Rural Development Offers Loans for Farm Labor Housing
April 22: USDA celebrates Earth Day with millions for rural infrastructure projects

March 2008
March: Illinois broadband sites
March: Financing quality of life in rural communities
March: USDA, DOE to Invest up to $18.4 million for Biomass Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
March 07: USDA Rural Development invites applications for renewable energy loans and grants
March 12: USDA Rural Development announces $7.8 Million in economic development funding
March 17: Aid from USDA available for Pontiac, Watseka flood victims
March 25: USDA announces $267 million for rural broadband loan
March 26: Affordable mortgages available with guarantee from USDA Rural Development
March 26: Making a dream come true

February 2008
February 02: USDA Rural Development Supports Improvement at Richland Memorial Hospital
February 04: Manzullo announces federal program available to Freeport homebuyers
February 05: USDA, FCC Launch rural broadband website
February 05: USDA grants available for value-added agriculture
February 08: USDA Rural Development offers funding for business development
February 23: Sadorus Fire Protection District to Build New Fire Station

January 2008
January 28: Record Year for Rural Development
January 28: USDA Rural Development offers funding for business development
January 30: USDA Rural Development invites applications for Rural Infrastructure Loans and Grants

December 2007
 

November 2007
 

October 2007
Oct. 12: USDA Rural Development Announces Funds to Improve Rural Health Center

August 2007
Aug. 20: USDA Announces Availability of $21.9 Million in High Energy Cost Grants
Aug. 17: Information on Funds For AG and Small Towns at Farm Progress Show
Aug. 08: Water Co-Op Expands Service With Help From USDA
Aug. 06: USDA Announces Funding for Grandstand Repairs
Aug. 01: USDA Grant Helps to Reduce Health Risk to City Employees

July 2007
July 27: Improvements Planned for Wellington's Water Supply
July 27: USDA Helps to Improve Water Safety in Bartelso
July 24: Illinois Co-Op Artwork on Display in Washington, D.C.    photo 1   photo 2
July 19: Renovations Panned for Local Landmark
July 18: Rural Businesses Benefit from Rural Development Funding
July 17: Rural Development Grant Funds Improvements to Village Hall
July 17: Piatt County Plans Construction for Assisted Living Facility
July 16: New Water Rescue Boat Brings Added Safety to Pulaski County
July 16: Rural Development Grant Awarded to Shawnee Township
July 13: Village of Yale Receives Rural Development Grant
July 13: USDA Rural Development Invests in Area Businesses
July 12: Farmers Profit from Energy Efficiency Funding
July 12: Rural Development Funding Makes New Water Tower Possible
July 12: Village of Irving to Purchase New Patrol Car
July 11: USDA Rural Development Approves Funding for Village of Ullin
July 11: Rural Development Awards Grant for Emergency Water Repairs
July 11: USDA Helps Health Department Serve Residents Better
July 02: Rural Development Helps Provide Elevated Water Service to Astoria

June 2007
June 13: USDA Presents Check To Warren  County Board
June 06: USDA Honors Manager of Metropolis Apartment Complexes
June 06: Greene County Rural Water District Expands Service
June 05: $1.7 Million in Rural Development Aid Helps Daystar and Delta Center
June 04: USDA Rural Development Supports RLC Pre-K Center

May 2007
May: The Rural Housing Programs announces the Notice of Funding for the Section 538
May 29: Ground Broken For Cass County Water Project
May 23: USDA Announces Grants To Support Rural Businesses in Franklin County
May 22: USDA Announces Funding To Support Rural Businesses in Alexander and Franklin Counties
May 22: USDA Announces Grants To Support Rural Businesses in Alexander County
May 14: USDA Announces New Proposed Rules for Broadband in Rural Communities
May 07: USDA Rural Development Invites Applications for Preservation Funding
May 03: USDA Rural Development Offers Loan Guarantees for Rural Rental Housing
May 02: Grants Available to Non-Profits and Local Governments for Housing Repairs
May 01: USDA Rural Development Offers Funds to Provide Housing for Farm Laborers

April 2007
April 26: USDA Rural Development Celebrates Earth Day With Millions For Rural Illinois Water Systems
April 26: Johanns Announces More Than $306 Million in  Electric Loans
April 23: $19 Million in Grants Available for Value-Added Ventures
April 10: Rural Development Announces $4.95 Million in Grants for Public Television Digital Transition
April 06: "Rural America” Is Bigger Than You Think
April 05: USDA Announces Nearly $128 Million Available for Distance Learning and Telemedicine in Rural
             Communities
April 05: Johanns Discusses USDA’S 2007 Farm Bill Proposals for Rural Development

March 2007
March 31: Millions Available for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
March 29: USDA Announces $990 Thousand for Household Water Well System Grants
March 06: Workshop on Energy Savings for Businesses, Farmers and Contractors

February 2007
Feb. 26: USDA Awards Grant to Help Make Ethanol Production More Profitable
Feb.13: USDA Repair Loans Can Make Comfort Affordablee
Feb.12: Rural Development Offers Farm Labor Housing Loans
Feb.12: New Construction Loan Program Good Deal for Homebuyers
Feb. 9: Time To Prepare for USDA Grant Opportunities
Feb. 6: USDA Helps Refurbish Energy Apartment Complex

January 2007
Jan. 31: Johanns Unveils 2007 Farm Bill Proposals
Jan. 31: Johanns Unveils 2007 Farm Bill Proposals (Fact Sheet) (Fact Sheet)
Jan. 29: USDA Announces Over 6.4 Million For Rural Community Development Initiatives