“Last year homelessness increased 116% in the state of Illinois,” Doug Kenshol, co-founder of the Illinois Shelter Alliance, ...

New requirements mandate the state pay for a greater share of program. How will that impact Illinois’ new budget?

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the reorganization of California's government structure to create two new agencies, the ...

The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction.

The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction. Facing a tight budget year with ...

Northwestern University researchers are giving the city 30 recommendations to better prepare for heat waves and potentially ...

The changes could leave 360,000 people in Illinois at risk of losing eligibility for SNAP benefits, according to the state.