For media inquiries, contact Dawn Raftery at dawnraftery@povertylaw.org. See our most recent press releases below.
Proposed work requirements threaten benefits for millions of SNAP recipients.
GetCareIllinois.org offers low-income families a roadmap to finding, obtaining, and using healthcare coverage.
Shriver Center website helps families navigate health coverage options.
In 2015, the WIC program supported only 43.5% of eligible Illinois.
Illinois legislature passes bill to steadily increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2025.
New Law Will Lift 200,000 Low-Wage Workers Out of Poverty
Incoming Governor Pritzker has a crucial opportunity to put Illinois on a path of progress
As affordable housing units continue to age and require renovation, it is essential that we protect vulnerable residents.
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