The Illinois Senate has approved a measure that would send $450 million in temporary aid to human service programs during the state's budget stalemate.
Bill sponsor Democratic Sen. Heather Steans of Chicago says the plan would help support agencies that have cut services while operating without state funding since July 1.
The measure would use money from the Commitment to Human Services fund to pay for addiction treatment, homelessness prevention and senior services, among other things.
The Senate approved the proposal by a 55-0 vote and sent it to the House, which has adjourned until May 3.
