social service programs

Lawmakers' latest bid to mitigate the damage of the budget impasse centers on helping social services. Court orders have kept money flowing to certain...

Illinois Democrats approved a $3.9 billion bill to fund colleges and various social service programs while the state operates without a budget. But their…

A group representing Illinois philanthropists says foundations shouldn’t be expected to help fill the state’s 6-billion dollar budget gap. Lawmakers and…

Dozens of protesters have been escorted from the Illinois House gallery during protests over proposed state budget cuts to social service programs.…