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Illinois

State Director Ortega on Route 66 in Towanda on the 100th anniversary
April 30, 2026 -- State Director Jesus Ortega on Route 66 in Towanda on the 100th anniversary of Route 66. Photo by Molly Hammond  

Illinois Rural Development State Office 
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: (217) 403-6200

Email: RD.IL.General.Inquiries@usda.gov    Please identify the Illinois county associated with your inquiry.

NEWS RELEASES

View a summary of programs. View here

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66! State Director Ortega recently highlighted some of the many USDA investments along Route 66. View here.  

View a collection of photos from the USDA Rural Development Illinois Office, highlighting our work and the communities we serve. These images showcase real examples of how our programs support rural businesses, improve housing, and strengthen infrastructure across Illinois. View here 

Questions about Multifamily Housing Programs? Call 1-800-292-8293

Rural Development Success Stories

ProTek Fiber Closing Group Photo

USDA Invests in ProTek Fiber Project to Provide Direct Fiber-to-the-Home Service in Southern Illinois

Fiber-optic Infrastructure Project Saves Dozens of Jobs and Creates Even MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega recently announced that the agency is investing nearly $21 million to ProTek Fiber through Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass. ProTek Fiber is using the funding to install 700 miles of fiber to provide direct fiber-to-the-home service for more than 10,000…
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Highlights and Announcements

Featured Programs

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Resources

Check Eligibility
Check a home, town or service location to verify eligibility for Rural Programs

Manage your USDA Loan
You can create an account and manage your current loan through the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal. You can also contact the CSC at 800-414-1226

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Rural Development News

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