The state is reducing funding for homeless prevention and housing programs despite a 116% rise in homelessness, straining ...

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.

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

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

The federal budget proposed by the White House would decimate the homeless response system across the country.

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.

No, it isn’t … we know that homelessness is an existential crisis, and the state of Illinois takes this seriously,” Sen. Adriane Johnson, D-Buffalo Grove, who serves on a state homeless ...

The United States' homelessness crisis, particularly among youth, is a complex problem that requires a coordinated and comprehensive response.

Opinion: The demand far exceeds the available resources. But Peoria can become a leader in tackling veteran homelessness at the local level.