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South Central Illinois cities reap $1.18 million for housing projects

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Three South Central Illinois cities received grants totaling more than $1.18 million from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for housing projects, the DCEO said today.

The state agency gave out more than $6 million in federal funds to 14 communities through Community Development Block Grant for Housing. The grants are awarded to low-to-moderate income communities looking to improve their housing stock, including renovating and retrofitting existing properties.

The City of Mount Olive received a $450,000 grant; Hillsboro, $370,000; and Salem, $363,244, according to a news release.

"Community development is essential for stable, safe and thriving neighborhoods," Gov. Bruce Rauner said in the release. "The state is proud to assist these communities in their efforts to bring better living conditions to their low-income residents through residential improvement and rehabilitation projects."

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Housing grant recipients

RecipientGrant
City of Herrin$500,000
Village of Vergennes $500,000
City of Marshall$496,548
City of Newton$495,253
City of Mount Olive$450,000
City of Orient $450,000
City of West Frankfort $450,000
City of Ziegler $450,000
City of Carthage$402,480
City of Hillsboro $370,000
City of Cuba$368,550
County of Williamson$368,550
City of Salem$363,244
Village of Colp$361,530
TOTAL$6,026,155
Source: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

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