“Last year homelessness increased 116% in the state of Illinois,” Doug Kenshol, co-founder of the Illinois Shelter Alliance, ...

Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 ...

The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the state’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction.

Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases Lawmakers vote to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M ...

The FY26 budget cuts tens of millions of dollars of funding to housing programs, including the governor’s signature program designed to end homelessness in Illinois.

Illinois Politics Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases Lawmakers voted to decrease funding for housing programs by more than $14M.

New requirements mandate the state pay for a greater share of program. How will that impact Illinois’ new budget?

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the reorganization of California's government structure to create two new agencies, the ...