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Shriver Center Opposes New SNAP Work Requirements

Taking food away from the people who need it most does not help them get a job, it only plunges them into deeper poverty.

Just Housing Amendment to come into effect December 31

Measure will protect over 1 million people in Cook County from housing discrimination.

Shriver Center Files Federal Complaint Challenging Aldermanic Power

Complaint seeks new housing and zoning laws in Chicago to ensure the creation of affordable housing across all neighborhoods, not just some.

Number of Uninsured Illinois Children Sharply Increases

More than 100,000 children in Illinois were uninsured in 2018, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Family

Federal Court Grants Illinois Injunction Against Public Charge Rule

Shriver Center advocates help block rule that targets low-income immigrants from taking effect

Shriver Center Opposes Proposed SNAP Rule

Rule would cause 3.1 million to lose SNAP benefits.

Shriver Center Files Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration Action

“Public charge" rule changes put public health and millions of families at risk.