News Illinois NPR: Bill would ban box that blocks college students s CCH NOTE: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless works in a reentry coalition advocating passage of Rep.…chicoalitionApril 4, 2017
Blog CCH statement on Governor Rauner’s 2017 state budget address Illinois needs a budget that reflects who we are - a state that wants to…chicoalitionFebruary 15, 2017
Blog CCH joins groups in opposing cutbacks to federal nutrition programs CCH recently joined 126 other Illinois organizations on an open letter urging Illinois congressmen to protect…chicoalitionFebruary 7, 2017
Blog Victory! Four reentry job-access bills signed into state law Progressing with strong bi-partisan support, four bills impacting job opportunities in schools, park districts, and…chicoalitionAugust 25, 2016
Blog Governor Rauner signs a stopgap funding plan CCH participated in a rally for a fully, funded budget on Thursday, June 30 at…chicoalitionJuly 5, 2016
Blog State budget impasse: CCH keeps pressing, urges support for SB2038 emergency funding bill The Illinois legislative session came to an end May 31 without state officials passing a…chicoalitionJune 3, 2016
Blog Homeless youth ask Gov. Rauner’s neighbors to voice support for funding By Claire Sloss, Assistant Development Director Homeless youth and program staff joined CCH outside some…Vanessa AlvarezApril 28, 2016
Blog Youth and service providers protest inside the Executive Mansion As the budget crisis ravages social services across Illinois, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless…Vanessa AlvarezApril 5, 2016
NewsStories Crain’s Chicago Business: I’m young and homeless. What Gov. Rauner said when I asked for help. OPINION - Guest Column Caprice Williams with Gov. Bruce Rauner My name is Caprice Williams,…Vanessa AlvarezMarch 2, 2016
Blog Illinois legislators and homeless advocates ‘sleep-in’ at the Thompson Center to urge funding of critical human services After Governor Rauner's rejection of funding options, advocates rally to spur action on HB 4955…chicoalitionFebruary 29, 2016