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Vanessa Alvarez

By Doug Schenkelberg, Executive Director, February 15th 2023 Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) appreciates Governor Pritzker’s focus on addressing homelessness, housing, and poverty in his budget address and proposed... The post Budget Address appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Judges can no longer consider unpaid fines when reviewing record-sealing petitions

Judges cannot consider a person’s fines, fees or outstanding financial obligations when reviewing a petition to seal a criminal record, under a new state law signed August 10 by the... The post Judges can no longer consider unpaid fines when reviewing record-sealing petitions appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Governor signs College Hunger Bill, assuring low-income community college students can access food security via SNAP

An estimated 40,000 low-income community college students in Illinois are now assured access to food security through SNAP, thanks to Senate Bill 351, which was signed into law July 20... The post Governor signs College Hunger Bill, assuring low-income community college students can access food security via SNAP appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Media Advisory: Illinois families in deep poverty will be better able to meet basic needs through the COIN Act

Vanessa Alvarez

First increase to TANF grant in a decade Illinois families living in deep poverty will see a significant increase in their cash assistance, provided by the Temporary Assistance for Needy... The post Media Advisory: Illinois families in deep poverty will be better able to meet basic needs through the COIN Act appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

WGN-TV: Lawsuit filed in Medicaid applications processing delay

By Tonya Francisco A lawsuit was filed Wednesday to help people who can’t get medical care because there is a delay in processing Medicaid applications. Health care advocates and attorneys... The post WGN-TV: Lawsuit filed in Medicaid applications processing delay appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Press advisory: Thousands illegally denied health coverage in Illinois – state of Illinois sued for massive Medicaid delay

Released by the Legal Council for Health Justice Attorneys on behalf of thousands of low-income people filed a motion in court on Wednesday to enforce federal law and the state... The post Press advisory: Thousands illegally denied health coverage in Illinois – state of Illinois sued for massive Medicaid delay appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

The Daily Line: IDHS flounders – $300M IT system still kicking countless Illinoisans off Medicaid and SNAP, caseworkers overloaded, claims delayed up to 7 months

CCH Editor’s Note: Youth Health Attorney Tanya Gassenheimer was among those who testified April 30 about egregious delays experienced by legal aid clients applying for public benefits using an online... The post The Daily Line: IDHS flounders – $300M IT system still kicking countless Illinoisans off Medicaid and SNAP, caseworkers overloaded, claims delayed up to 7 months appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Public News Service: 40,000 Illinois students eligible for SNAP

By Veronica Carter SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Thousands of college students in Illinois became eligible to receive SNAP benefits at the first of the year, but many don’t realize it. So... The post Public News Service: 40,000 Illinois students eligible for SNAP appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

CCH statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State speech

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) applauds Governor Rauner’s new found optimism about Illinois’ future, but we heard no acknowledgement of his failure to adequately support people who have been... The post CCH statement on Gov. Rauner’s State of the State speech appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Beginning Jan. 1, more community college students in Illinois are eligible for the SNAP food program

Updated February 13, 2018 A new public policy win will help an estimated 40,000 community college students in Illinois: In 2018, low-income, vocational-track students are eligible to apply for the... The post Beginning Jan. 1, more community college students in Illinois are eligible for the SNAP food program appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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