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FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Jasper High School baseball star heading to the big leagues
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Jasper Native Connor Foley is heading to the MLB. With pick 164 of this year’s draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafts the right-handed pitcher who was most recently on the mound for the Indiana Hoosiers. Foley, a 2022 Grad of Jasper High School, finished his Sophomore...
Evansville man charged after months-long narcotic investigation
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities arrested an Evansville man on Monday following an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin that began back in April. According to an affidavit, detectives with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force received numerous tips about drug sales at a residence in the 400 block of Michigan Street. […]
Indiana’s Washington Square Mall Covered By a Black Tarp: Seeking Answers
There have been rumblings of some construction inside Washington Square Mall, so my investigation continues. That is a question a lot of folks are asking on social media and in the NextDoor app. I stopped in and asked a few questions, but I didn't leave with any solid answers. Multiple...
2024 MLB Draft: Arizona Diamondbacks select Jasper grad, Indiana RHP Connor Foley
Another former prep baseball standout from Southwestern Indiana has been taken in the annual MLB Draft. Indiana University right-handed pitcher and Jasper High School graduate Connor Foley was chosen Monday afternoon by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth round with the 164th overall pick. The selection has a slot value of $392,300.
USI women’s basketball to play in 2024 Puerto Rico Clasico
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Basketball will travel to Puerto Rico this November for the 2024 Division-I Women’s Basketball Puerto Rico Clasico. This upcoming tournament will run November 27 to November 30 with USI competing on November 29 and November 30. They say games will be held in multiple venues and […]
Ellis Park Barn Notes: Here Mi Song To Defend Title in Jeff Hall Memorial
HENDERSON, Ky. (Monday, July 15, 2024) – Nathan Hayden’s talented homebred Here Mi Songreturns to Ellis Park Racing & Gaming where he will defend his title in Sunday’s third running of the $125,000 Jeff Hall Memorial, run at 6 ½ furlongs over the main track. The...
Police: Car hit by train in Saginaw Co.
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A car driving east on Curtis Road was hit by a train Monday afternoon, according to the Bridgeport Township Police Department. Saginaw County 911 Central Dispatch reported the crash at about 12:30 p.m. Police on scene told TV5 the driver was trying to beat the train...
A Final Cheers: Evansville Bar Closes After Decades
This long-time bar has closed after decades of serving Evansville's west side. There's no denying that Evansville's bar scene is alive and well from old staples that have been around for decades to new bars that are thriving. There's something about a bar that can be described as a true "down home bar" where you can go, and see some familiar faces, eat some good food, and enjoy some cold beer. Evansville's west side recently said goodbye to a long-time establishment.
Evansville man was in front row at rally when assassin fired at Trump
Evansville resident Mike Boatman has become a fixture at former President Donald Trump's public events. He said he's seen Trump speak 109 times in person, 94 of those at what he considers to be rallies. So it's no surprise that Boatman, a 56-year-old independent contractor, was in the front row on Saturday in...
Former Mules Football Player Selected To The Missouri Valley Football Conference Academic Awards For 2023
Former Fairfield Mules football player, Camden Robbins, a redshirt Sophmore along with three other team members of the Murray State Racers were among 50 student-athletes that earned the highest academic achievement by capturing the Missouri Valley Football Conference President’s Council Academic Excellence Award. The award requires a minimum 3.5...
Illinois Man Using Dating Sites To Rob People At Gunpoint, Police Warn
If dating sites weren't unnerving enough, it's getting worse in Illinois. It's one thing to be a serial dater and just go on dates with seemingly everyone. It's another to be a serial problematic "dater" like this dude. NBC Chicago reports that police are warning the public against a guy...
Live updates: Heavy rain, flooding in St. Louis region | Weather Impact Alert
ST. LOUIS — Heavy rain and flooding have been weather concerns for the St. Louis area Tuesday. Tornado warnings expired in the region. A dam overtopped in Nashville, Illinois, causing flooding and evacuations. Roads were flooding in the region causing traffic concerns. This is a live blog of updates...
Illinois Rules Of The Road For Pedestrians Might Surprise You
Most residents of Illinois know the rules of the road for driving but did you know there are laws for pedestrians too?. I drive to work early in the morning when it's still dark out. I'm surprised to see so many pedestrians. Many of them are on the street instead of the sidewalk, which doesn't feel safe to me. I'm guessing they don't know the Illinois rules of the road for pedestrians. I was curious so I looked it up.
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