City of Staunton not chosen to receive housing grants

On Aug. 4, Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Community Development Block Grants. While Staunton received a DCEO grant in the amount of $678,705 for infrastructure, they were not awarded a Housing Rehabiliation grant. Of the 13 towns that received the grants, none were in this portion of the state.

The City of Staunton is currently investigating time lines and regulations necessary to resubmit an application for the next grant cycle. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Any questions can be directed...