Since 2020, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra SNAP dollars each month through the COVID-era Emergency Allotments program. Emergency Allotments were first distributed in Illinois in April 2020 and have been extended monthly since that time. These benefits have been critical in helping households navigate the economic disruption of COVID and historic food inflation. The […]
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Community Outreach for Crime Victim Services
Posted onIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office will be providing Crime Victims Compensation services at our Regional Offices that serve the South and West sides of Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Staff from our office, who work every day with victims and their families on compensation applications and claims, will be coming to the community office monthly […]
Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, Now Accepting Applications from Domestic Workers and Undocumented Residents Seeking Financial Relief
Posted onThe Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 funded by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is accepting applications from domestic workers and undocumented residents. Awardees will receive a one-time $500 payment, and it is anticipated that around 7,000 domestic workers and 10,000 undocumented workers will receive an award. To be eligible, applicants […]
Roof and Porch Repair Program ONE-DAY REGISTRATION DATE: 5/20/21
Posted onONE-DAY LOTTERY REGISTRATION for the 2022 Roof and Porch Program’s service will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. promptly on Thursday, May 20, 2021 only. There are 3 ways to register: Online at www.chicago.gov/roofandporch, through the CHI311 Mobile App, or by calling the City’s 311 service line. Only one registration per address will be accepted. REGISTRATION […]