On July 6, 2017 the State of Illinois finally had a budget. A super-majority of the Illinois House and Senate voted to override Governor Bruce Rauner's veto ending the State’s two year budget impasse. But the impact of the budget impasse is something Illinoisans will feel for years to come.

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Illinois Finally Has A Budget, But Here’s What the Lasting Impact Looks Like
Posted by Eftiola Trebicka on Aug 7, 2017 9:27:00 AM
Topics: community, budget crisis
Amid Illinois budget impasse seniors continue to suffer
Posted by Amber Martin on Mar 13, 2017 10:31:00 AM
Here in Illinois, the budget impasse continues.
Topics: community, budget crisis
Seniors are Struggling as Illinois Remains Without a State Budget
Posted by Eftiola Trebicka on Feb 22, 2016 1:03:00 PM
Back in August we partnered with Forefront to write about how the Illinois budget crisis has had an impact on the most vulnerable citizens across the state. Since then, not much has changed.
Topics: community, food security, budget crisis