SAFE Act Amendment Signed Into Law!

After an 18 month journey, Habitat For Humanity Illinois working with IDFPR and elected officials was able to gain exemption from the Mortgage Safe Act.  The Safe Act was legislation that was passed to protect homeowners from predatory lending practices.  This...

SAFE Act amendment passes the Illinois legislature!

The SAFE Act amendment (HB 5542) passed the Illinois legislature unanimously on November 14th and was sent to Governor Rauner for his signature. Here is the support letter sent by your Habitat Illinois State Support Organization to the Governor. VIEW LETTER TO...

HFH invited to attend Press Conference with Gov. Quinn

Governor Quinn was in town and Lea Anne Schmidgall, Executive Director of HFH of Greater Peoria was invited to attend the press conference to represent Habitat for Humanity. Included is a photo with the Director of the Illinois Department of Housing and his assistant....