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July 9,
2008

Illinois Finance Authority's Executive Director to Return to Private Sector

On July 8, 2008, Executive Director Hubbard announced her resignation effective July 15, 2008. Ms. Hubbard has accepted a senior executive position in the private sector...more

Resolution: Executive Director Successor
Resolution: Commending Executive Director Kym M. Hubbard

May 15,
2008

Gov. Blagojevich announces $19.8 million in support for Danville biodiesel plant that will save hundreds of jobs

Governor’s Office reaffirms its commitment of financial assistance, guaranteed by the state through the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA)...more


April 8,
2008

Gov. Blagojevich announces $15 million for firefighting efforts and equipment statewide

Senate Bill 775 provides resources for life saving emergency equipment and response vehicles throughout the state...more


March 12,
2008

Gov. Blagojevich announces financing approval for Children's Memorial Hospital project

Illinois Finance Authority approves $650 million in healthcare bonds, 3,000 jobs to be created...more


February 28,
2008

Illinois Finance Authority to participate in Ohmx Corporation’s $4.6M round

$300,000 venture capital investment fuels growth and job creation for early stage, bio-diagnostics company...more


February 11,
2008

Gov. Blagojevich appoints William A. Brandt, Jr., as Chair of the Illinois Finance Authority

Governor Rod Blagojevich is pleased to announce the appointment of...more


January 23,
2008

Gov. Blagojevich announces Jel Sert Company to expand in West Chicago and create 300 new jobs

Illinois Finance Authority supports growth plans for maker of Sipahh®, Wyler’s® and Royal® brand products...more


December 21,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces $5.3 million financing to help Chicago company expand operations, retain jobs

Long-standing Chicago Gear company to build in Kinzie Industrial Corridor; project is supported by Illinois finance Authority...more


December 18,
2007

Gov. Blagejevich announces CENTA Corporation chooses Aurora for its first U.S. manufacturing plant

German maunfacturer acquires new facility for North American operations; project supported by Illinois Finance Authority...more


December 14,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces $10 million financing for INX International Ink Co. to build a new plant in Homewood.

Illinois Finance Authority Issues industrial revenue bonds, helps ink manufacturer keep jobs in Illinois...more


December 12,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces $32.5 million financing support to create first permanent home for Chicago-based Erikson Institute

Illinois Finance Authority issues financing to build new, state-of-the-art facility for early childhood development graduate school...more


December 11,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces $11 million financing to expand and update facilities for adults with developmental disabilities

Search, Inc. to build new day training center in Mount Prospect and renovate program centers in northern Cook County with bonds issued by Illinois Finance Authority...more


December 7,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces $16 million financing to support updates and improvements at Holy Cross Hospital

Financing will help hospital to update aging facilities, expand emergency room, and reduce operating costs...more


December 4,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces $70 million financing for new world-class supercomputing facility at Argonne National Laboratory

Theory and Computing Sciences Building expected to house the world's fastest computer...more


November 28,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces business expansion that will create, keep jobs in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood

Illinois Finance Authority supports John Hofmeister and Sons, Inc. with $3 million in tax-exempt bond financing to expand meat processing plant, retain 60 jobs, and create 15 new jobs...more


September 26,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces business expansion in South Holland that will help create dozens of jobs in Chicago’s southern suburbs

Illinois Finance Authority supports Rupari Food Services, Inc., with $10 million in tax-exempt bond financing to expand meat processing plant and create over 170 jobs...more


September 26,
2007

Urban Innovations celebrates completion of renovations at Van Buren Place, an affordable senior living center in Chicago

Illinois Finance Authority supports project with $8 million in bond financing...more


September 25,
2007

IFA congratulates Firefly Energy, Inc. for winning a 2007 Wall Street Journal "Technology Innovation Award"

Development of Firefly Energy's innovative battery technology supported by $975,000 in equity financing from Illinois Finance Authority...more


September 18,
2007

Wiegand named Outstanding Ag Lender

Illinois Finance Authority honors Dana E. Wiegand; award donated to AgrAbility Unlimited and Eureka High School FFA club...more


September 4,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces support for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center expansion in Peoria that will create nearly 1,000 jobs

Illinois Finance Authority issues $460 million in bond financing to build new, state-of-the-art patient tower...more


September 2,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich creates loan program to replace ash trees destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer

Communities eligible for low interest loans for reforestation projects...more
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August 17,
2007

Gov. Blagojevich announces creation of 1,900 jobs through Sedgebrook Retirement Community development in Lake County

Illinois Finance Authority issues $137 million in bond financing in support of project which will create 1,000 new permanent jobs and 900 construction jobs...more


August
2007

Illinois Finance Authority Listed as Top Issuer in Midwest, First Half 2007

With $1,326.1 million issued, IFA ranked the largest issuer in the Midwest region...more


May 8,
2007

Illinois Finance Authority Names Kym M. Hubbard Executive Director
Effective May 21, 2007

…Hubbard brings to the position extensive experience in the financial services industry, as well as experience in state agency operations and legislative relations...more


January 4,
2004

Governor announces Board for new Illinois Finance Authority

IFA to help spur job creation and training throughout state in various industries and every region; Will absorb functions of five former statewide bonding authorities...more


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