HUD to give Illinois agencies $6.2 million in grants

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $6.2 million in grant funding for several Illinois agencies.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the money can be used to modernize public housing, increase energy efficiency and create jobs.

Illinois housing agencies statewide, from Rock Island to Springfield, will receive funding.

The largest chunk, more than $1.1 million, will fund Community Development Block Grants in Springfield.

The block grants go to housing programs for low-income and moderate-income individuals and families.