FHLBank Chicago and Rep. Bill Foster Join Housing Opportunity Development Corporation, McHenry County and Local Leaders, to Discuss Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities in Illinois 11th District

U.S. Representative Bill Foster (IL-11) joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), Housing Opportunity Development Corporation (HODC), McHenry County officials, and local leaders today for a tour and roundtable discussion at Taylor Place Apartments, an affordable housing development in McHenry, Illinois.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260709714000/en/ Housing and finance leaders meet Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11) in McHenry, Ill. to discuss housing affordability solutions. Pictured (left to right): Monte Johnson, City of McHenry; Laura Youngberg, Housing Opportunity Development Corporation; Dave Feldhaus, FHLBank Chicago; Richard Koenig, Housing Opportunity Development Corporation; Rep. Bill Foster; Jamie Lutton, FHLBank Chicago; Sharon Gorrell, FHLBank Chicago; Dan Watts, Board Director at FHLBank Chicago; John Birk, City of McHenry.

The event brought together housing and community development leaders to discuss the need for affordable housing across the region and the role partnerships play in expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable homes. Following a tour of Taylor Place, participants discussed how developments serving individuals and families, including people with disabilities, can strengthen entire communities while helping residents remain connected to services, jobs, and local resources.