Government

The program is offered through the states Help Illinois Families Program and will be providing $226 million to help eligible households.

The webinar will run from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.

Another $1.75 billion earned for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds

Gareth Evans discusses his book “Good International Citizenship: The Case for Decency" with host John Shaw.

Janel L. Forde, director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, talks about how her department works behind the scenes to keep the engine of Illinois state government humming.

Karin Olofsdotter, Sweden's ambassador to the United States, talks about her career as an "unlikely diplomat," Sweden's COVID-19 philosophy, how the pandemic has changed world relations, and why Sweden wants the U.S. to succeed.

Evanston, Illinois Mayor Daniel Biss talks about what sets his city apart from other Chicago suburbs, including its first-in-the-nation reparations program. He also reflects on his time in Illinois state government and explains why this is a big moment for municipal government.

Anne-Marie Slaughter, a leading policy analyst and CEO of New America, discusses practical ways to renew the American political system and tells us how her think tank is using the nation's 250th birthday in 2026 as a catalyst for political change.

Stavros Lambrinidis, the European Union's ambassador to the United States, talks about his approach to diplomacy and alliance-building in Europe and internationally (and how the pandemic has impacted it), how crisis can unite people and nations, and the similarities and differences between the U.S. and EU.