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Washtenaw County Housing Officials Brace for Federal Voucher Cuts, Worry About Homelessness

ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, JUL 4 – Funding for Illinois homelessness programs decreased by over $14 million despite a 116% rise in homelessness in 2024, with advocates warning cuts will worsen the crisis.

  • Illinois implemented its $55.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 starting July 1, which includes a reduction of more than $14 million in funding for housing programs.
  • This reduction occurred amid rising homelessness, which increased 116% statewide last year, driven partly by migrants and growing housing demand.
  • The budget cut includes a 26.6 million dollar decrease to Gov. Pritzker's Home Illinois initiative, despite the program serving over 18,000 people in early FY25.
  • Doug Kenshol of the Illinois Shelter Alliance stated that instead of prioritizing support for those in urgent need and facing life-threatening challenges, resources are allocated elsewhere.
  • Advocates warn the funding cuts, alongside unmet housing shortages of 142,000 units, risk worsening homelessness unless lawmakers increase resources promptly.
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Housing funding cut in Illinois budget as homelessness increases

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

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WREX broke the news in on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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