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2024 Illinois Legislative Session Wrap Up

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College Access Bill passes Illinois General Assembly

Vanessa Alvarez

SB190 received bipartisan support and passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously. By Niya K. Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation We encourage youth to... The post College Access Bill passes Illinois General Assembly 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.

Kudos! Reentry’s Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill passes, goes to the governor

Headed to the Governor! With a final Illinois Senate vote Wednesday, the General Assembly passed House Bill 5341, the Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill. The FATE bill would bar... The post Kudos! Reentry’s Fair Access to Employment (FATE) bill passes, goes to the governor appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Illinois News Network: Lawmakers reject plan to give churches immunity from lawsuits for housing homeless

By Cole Lauterbach Illinois lawmakers shot down a plan to keep homeless people from suing the churches that allow them to come in from the cold. State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst,... The post Illinois News Network: Lawmakers reject plan to give churches immunity from lawsuits for housing homeless 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.

At last! After two years Illinois legislators pass a state budget, overriding the governor’s veto

By Niya Kelly, Policy Specialist After two fiscal years without a budget, the Illinois House and Senate came together in bipartisan fashion to enact a budget and revenue package, with... The post At last! After two years Illinois legislators pass a state budget, overriding the governor’s veto appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

Record-sealing bill HB2373 goes to the governor

Updated May 30, 2017 Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) advocates reentry measures that would limit the barrier to jobs, housing and higher education that are triggered by a criminal background... The post Record-sealing bill HB2373 goes to the governor appeared first on Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness.

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