CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has been nationally recognized for its transformative approach in tackling some of the state’s toughest housing challenges: affordable homeownership and homelessness prevention. At the 2025 National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Annual Conference, IHDA received two Annual Awards for Program Excellence: Homeownership: Empowering New Buyers with IHDA’s Access Plus Financing Initiative. Special Needs Housing: Combatting Homelessness with IHDA’s Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP). “Here in Illinois, we’re focused on creating new, innovative pathways to affordable and accessible housing — and I’m proud that IHDA has been recognized as a national leader in that effort,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Whether it’s helping our working families achieve their dreams of homeownership or providing lifeline rental assistance to Illinoisans who nee
Our suggested itinerary includes lunch in a restaurant that has ties back to the mid-1800s and magnificent views of the fall colors from both Missouri and Illinois.
Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county in Texas have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps.
Rain has almost exited the region, but winds have increased. We can expect wind gusts mostly in the 25 to 30 mph range through the morning and into the afternoon. As the system pulls farther to the northeast, winds will gradually ease this afternoon and evening. We'll also see skies clear out by mid-morning bringing [...]
EUREKA, Mo. - Two semi trucks crashed on Interstate 44 near Eureka, Missouri, during rainy conditions Saturday night, causing significant traffic delays. The crash occurred around 9 PM near Antire Road as both trucks were traveling west and began hydroplaning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The collision happened when the driver in the [...]
President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Leading medical organizations say the move may hinder the flow of immigrant doctors to the U.S. and exacerbate shortage.
On Saturday, FOX 2 attended one of the shelter's final fee-waiving adoption events, Barktober Fest at Schlafly Bottleworks, before doubled adoption fees take effect.
BETHALTO - Morton claimed the championship title at the Civic Memorial Fall Classic Varsity Volleyball Tournament held this weekend in Bethalto. The Morton team secured the top spot by defeating Carrollton in the final match with set scores of 25-18 and 25-17. The tournament featured eight teams competing on Saturday, with Morton, Carrollton, Carlinville, Civic Memorial, Jacksonville, Roxana, Metro East Lutheran (MELHS), and Litchfield participating. Carrollton finished second, while Carlinville took third place after beating Civic Memorial 25-19, 25-17. In the fifth-place match, Jacksonville defeated Roxana 25-18, 25-16. Metro East Lutheran secured seventh place by overcoming Litchfield 25-13, 25-16. The all-tournament team included standout players from various schools: Emalee Pool from Jacksonville; Landry Robeen and Alexis Martin from Carrollton; Madeline Murphy from Carlinville; Rebekah Stock and Abby Van Meenen from Morton; Daisy Daugherty from Roxana; and Jailyn Hunt from
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