CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is announcing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Collateral Pilot Program, which provides members with increased lendable value on their pledged collateral for up to $300 million of qualifying mortgage loans on LIHTC multi-family housing projects. Through member banks, credit unions, i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 20, 2024) - Today on a barge docked near Alton, Illinois, EPA regional leaders held a first-ever, four-region event to promote water quality along the Mississippi River. EPA leadership from Regions 4, 5, and 6 joined EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister during National Water Quality Month to host a floating classroom and share their commitments to the river. Together, these fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: A federal jury has convicted a man on drug and firearm charges for possessing multiple guns while trafficking fentanyl and other narcotics in the Chicago suburbs. The jury on Friday found OMARI ANDREWS, JR. guilty of possessing an AR-15 style firearm and three handguns while trafficking fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, and marijuana in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- President Biden answered questions before the Air Force One departure on Aug. 20, 2024: * * * THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come over. You've been waiting a while. What -- what do you got? Any questions? Q: What did you think of that reception you got there tonight? THE PRESIDENT: Oh, it meant a lot to me. Very nice. Q: Are you angry at Nancy Pelosi? Are you going to speak with her? THE PRESIDENT: No, I haven't spoken to Nancy at all. I mean, look, I made -- no -  more