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FOX 32 Chicago on MSN1d
University of Illinois SNAP assistance program faces shutdown: What’s next?
A federal funding cut is forcing the closure of the Eat. Move. Save. program—Jennifer McCaffrey from the University of ...
Crain's Chicago Business1d
Amid federal downsizing, workers still on the job brace for more uncertainty and a lot more work
One casualty was the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, which ensured that government contractors complied with ...
Wellbeing Whisper on MSN4d
Why Having a Job Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Crisis of Working Homelessness
It just feels like it’s out of reach.” Chris Hoskey’s words cut through the noise of economic headlines and policy debates, revealing a reality that’s quietly reshaping the American dream: holding ...
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities6dOpinion
States Should Fund Rental Assistance as a Frontline Strategy to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis
Key Findings35 states and D.C. use state dollars to fund rental assistance programs5 states created new rental assistance ...
WTTW News6d
Illinois Faces Looming Health Crisis as Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage, Hospitals and Rural Access
Health care leaders across Illinois are sounding the alarm over a new federal law slashing Medicaid, warning it could force ...