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Legislation to Extend Welfare to Drug Offenders Fails

Tom Lisi

Illinois legislators voted against letting people with drug-related convictions receive welfare benefits today. Supporters say when drug offenders lose…
State News

Human Services Caseworker Pleads Guilty to Theft Charges

Associated Press

A former Illinois Department of Human Services caseworker has pleaded guilty to charges she stole nearly $160,000 in public assistance for needy families.…