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Homeowners struggling to make housing-related payments due to the pandemic, help is on the way

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Homeowners struggling to make housing-related payments due to the pandemic, help is on the way

by Times Weekly Staff

If you are a homeowner and COVID-19 has made it difficult for you to pay your mortgage, utilities, property taxes, or other home expenses, financial assistance may already be available for you. The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) was established by the American Rescue Plan Act to help homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 with housing-related costs. This federal assistance program provides money to states, Tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia to assist homeowners with housing-related costs.
HAF can provide financial assistance for mortgage payments (including past due payments), and, depending on the program, may also be used for homeowners’ insurance, utility bills, property taxes, homeowners’ association fees, certain home repairs, and other specified housing costs. The amount of funds available per household will depend on your situation and where you live. Some locations have started accepting applications, and more are on the way. In total, approximately $10 billion will be disbursed to programs across the country.

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Joliet West Speech Team members advance to IHSA State Finals

by Times Weekly Staff

Six members of the Joliet West High School Speech Team advanced to the IHSA State Finals after competing last weekend in the sectional competition at Thornton Township High School. Members of the Joliet West Speech Team headed to the IHSA State Finals are Kennedy Dorris & Jarrin Griggs (DDA) – Dramatic Duet Acting, 2nd Place at Sectional; Braden Brophy (OC) – Original Comedy, Sectional […]

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Busey named among America’s Best Banks

by Times Weekly Staff

Busey is honored to be named among America’s Best Banks for 2022, a first-ever recognition by Forbes. Ranked 52nd overall, First Busey was the top ranked bank headquartered in Illinois. Only three other Illinois-based banks were included on the list.

Forbes has worked with S&P Global Market Intelligence since 2008 on its America’s Best Banks’ ranking, factoring in financial data on the growth, quality and profitability of the 100 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts by assets. The metrics used to make the rankings are based on regulatory filings current through Sept. 30, 2021. While S&P provides the data, the rankings are done by Forbes.

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