Illinois introduces a groundbreaking financial relief initiative, offering a one-time payment of up to $6,500 to families without stable housing.

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Illinois’ court-based rental assistance program for tenants struggling to pay rent and their landlords will stop accepting applications Friday for fiscal year 2025.

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The state is reducing funding for homeless prevention and housing programs despite a 116% rise in homelessness, straining ...

Qualifying customers can receive a 70% discount on their water and wastewater usage through the income-based program.

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High school students in Illinois will soon be able to earn direct admission to most in-state public universities and ...

For tenants who are communicative and experiencing short-term financial hardships such as those two CPS workers, the rental assistance program is effective, Lee said.