Archives For: IL

Cases Examine HUD Regulation

Recently, separate articles authored by Mickey J. Lee of Maurice Wutscher LLP and Valerie N. Doble of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP discussed decisions in Illinois and Rhode Island pertaining to U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) 24 CFR Section 203.604 (Face-to-Face Meeting with the Borrower).

10 Apr 2018

Morning Spin: Owners Who Leave Chicago Properties Vacant Might Have to Pay More

The Chicago Tribune published an article discussing a proposed escalating vacant property registration fee in the city of Chicago.

25 May 2017

Chicago Vacant Property Registration Ordinance Approved

On December 1, Locke Lord LLP released an article authored by attorneys Simon A. Fleischman, Ryan M. Holz and Simon M. Feng. The article discusses a Chicago, IL vacant property registration ordinance that became effective on October 19, 2016.

1 Dec 2016

Foreclosure Mortgage Fraud Bill Introduced in Illinois

IL HB 6619 had its first reading and was referred to the Rules Committee on November 2, 2016.

2 Nov 2016

Danville Joins Vermilion County Land Bank

WRSP/WCCU Fox Illinois released a report announcing the final decision of Danville, IL to join the Vermilion County land bank.

8 Jun 2016

City Targeting Vacant Buildings for Demolition to Reduce Crime

CBS Chicago released an article discussing the plan of the Chicago Department of Buildings to demolish hundreds of vacant homes mostly concentrated in four police districts.

23 Feb 2016

Foreclosure Mediation Waits for State Supreme Court OK

The Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) published an article discussing a proposed foreclosure mediation program created for Macon County, Illinois.

18 Jan 2016

Hoopeston Hears Land Bank Plan

Commerical-News posted an article outlining the discussion of Vermilion County, Illinois board members to create a land bank.

6 Jan 2016

County Board Approves Sound System for Courthouse Square; Land Bank Approved After Long Discussion

The Taylorville Daily News published an article discussing the decision of Christian County, Illinois to move forward with a joint decision with the City of Pana to create a land bank.

18 Aug 2015

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