217 Today: Energy assistance in Illinois may fall short without a federal boost

By Kimberly Schofield and Stephanie Mosqueda
Sep 27, 2023

Photo: Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco / WBEZ

September 27, 2023

Today’s headlines:

The Illinois Secretary of State office is implementing changes to motor vehicle centers — with a focus on senior drivers.
Thousands of migrants seeking asylum have been approved for expedited work permits and an extended Temporary Protected Status, but others are being left out.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan – who was indicted last year – has had his name removed from his old property tax appeal law firm.
A Decatur-born Tuskegee Airman is getting new recognition in the name of a Decatur public school.

In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the changes being made to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and how they will impact low-income families in Illinois.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Mawa Iqbal, Alex Degman, Dave McKinney, Emily Hays and Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco.

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