social services

Illinoisans convicted of a drug felony would still be able to access cash welfare assistance under a measure approved by the Illinois House last week.The…

Members of the Illinois House on Thursday heard stories of misery resulting from nearly two years without a state budget. Democrats used the opportunity…

A group of social service organizations are suing the state of Illinois over the budget impasse. They were contracted to do work on behalf of Illinois…

This week saw the inauguration of a new session at the Statehouse - the 100th General Assembly. Will this new term be able to solve Illinois'…

A year-end overview of 2016, in which Illinois finds itself in much the same situation as it was 12 months ago, but with an even deeper budget hole and…

Illinois' stopgap spending plan expires December 31st and there is still no sign of a budget agreement. State workers continue to be paid, but social…

Adults with disabilities often face long waiting lists for services or placements in group homes. This leaves parents filling the role of primary…

Before he ran for governor, Bruce Rauner described a plan to use funding for social services as a “wedge” issue to persuade Democrats to support…

The political spotlight has shifted to the election, but the state budget crisis continues to cost the people of Illinois. Editor’s note: This story marks…

Advocates for changing how Illinois’ legislative districts are drawn are not done yet, there’s continuing fallout from the ongoing unnatural disaster…