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(The Center Square) – Starting Jan. 1, 2024, people under 21 convicted of a crime in Illinois can no longer be sentenced to life without parole. That's one of 15 different bills Gov. J.B. Pritzker approved Friday. Anoth...

When it comes to supporting a worthy cause, Coloradans rarely disappoint. And the 450 attendees at a gala celebrating the start of a year-long celebration of Hope House Colorado’s 20th

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In this post, we provide some basic background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, an update on recent program changes and caseload trends, and an overview of the Governor’s CalWORKs budget proposals.

While progress has been made to achieve gender equality, more work is still needed to ‘Break The Bias,’ the District of Parry Sound Social Services…

While progress has been made to achieve gender equality, more work is still needed to ‘Break The Bias,’ the District of Parry Sound Social Services…

On New Year’s Day, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 648, expanding housing benefits for members of the Rental Housing Support Program.  Previously, the program subsidized rental housing for low-income families who make less than 30% of the average median income value in their respective residential areas. HB 648 raised that mark to 40% of...

More Illinois families may now qualify for housing assistance following the passage of Illinois House Bill 648, which went into effect Jan. 1.  The bill provides rent subsidies to a broader range of low-income families across the state. Rep. Denyse Stoneback (D-Chicago) introduced the bill as a provision to the Rental Housing Support Program Act,...

WBGZ Radio 5/16/2021 | By Kevin Bessler - Illinois Radio Network A group of Illinois county clerks opposing a hike in a document fee coincides with an audit of the Housing Development Authority that found inaccurate financial reporting. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would double the fee for documents obtained through Recorder of Deeds offices from $9 to $18, and the money is supposed to be distributed to the Rental Housing Support Program throughout the state. Tazewell County Cler...

Normal, IL, USA / www.cities929.com May 14, 2021 | 10:08 AM (The Center Square) – A group of Illinois county clerks opposing a hike in a document fee has coincided with an audit of the Housing Development Authority that found repeated instances of inaccurate financial reporting involving millions of dollars. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would double the fee for documents obtained through Recorder of Deeds offices from $9 to $18, and the money is supposed to be distributed to the...