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WBEZ: A U.S. Supreme Court case could affect homeless people in Chicago and Illinois

Vanessa Alvarez

By Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, April 11, 2024 In 2015, Robert Henderson returned from panhandling to the viaduct under which he was sleeping on Chicago’s West Side. He was unhoused at the... The post WBEZ: A U.S. Supreme Court case could affect homeless people in Chicago and Illinois appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Sun-Times: Blankets, gloves, a tent and some propane protect some homeless Chicagoans during ‘brutal’ cold snap

Vanessa Alvarez

By David Struett, Chicago Sun-Times The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless doesn’t perform street outreach, and instead focuses on advocacy and legal assistance. Its executive director, Doug Schenkelberg, said that extreme... The post Sun-Times: Blankets, gloves, a tent and some propane protect some homeless Chicagoans during ‘brutal’ cold snap appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

As CPS identification of homeless students drops, CCH offers recommendations

Vanessa Alvarez

By Alyssa Phillips, Education Attorney The number of students identified as homeless in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) declined 34% since the 2018-19 school year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students and school districts nationwide faced... The post As CPS identification of homeless students drops, CCH offers recommendations appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

2020 Census deadline update: count now continues through October 15

Updated October 14 The deadline to respond to the 2020 Census has changed. Data collection will now end on Thursday, October 15, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time, which is 5... The post 2020 Census deadline update: count now continues through October 15 appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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