State Budget Expires at Midnight

The current Illinois State Budget is set to expire at midnight tonight and despite the emergency session in Springfield and the public outcry of support for human services in Illinois, there has been little if any progress made to resolve this impasse. Rallies have been held in Chicago and throughout the state, including a midnight vigil last night at the Thompson Center. It is now up to legislators to decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of people who depend on the State to produce a fiscal budget that includes funding for vital programs that help move people beyond crisis.

We continue to urge all Illinois residents to reach out to their lawmakers and urge them to find a way to resolve this stalemate that can have serious repercussions on the well-being and stability of people throughout this state. It is not too late to contact your State Representative and/or Senator. We have made it easy for you. Click here to ACT NOW.