Illinois Poverty News Weekly

From August 24th to August 30th

Governor Approves Social Service Help Line - State Journal-Register, 8/24/09

Quinn Grapples With Prison Cuts Amid Budget Mess - Chicago Tribune, 8/24/09

AFSCME Sues State To Stop Layoffs - Chicago Tribune, 8/24/09

WIC Clients Eligible For Free Bags of Fruits, Vegetables - State Journal-Register, 8/25/09

Home Service Grants To Be Cut October 1 - Illinois Issues Blog, 8/25/09

New Law Meant to Improve Child-Welfare in Illinois - The Pantagraph, 8/25/09

In Park Forest, Long Lines For Affordable Housing - Progress Illinois, 27/09

And They Wonder Why People With Disabilities Feel Oppressed - Accessibility NZ, 8/28/09

Another Perfect Storm: Falling Revenue, Rising Need - Change.org, 8/28/09