- Nearly 15,000 youth at 122 sites around the state no longer receive high-quality, comprehensive afterschool services (Teen REACH) that improve educational performance and teach life skills.
- 24 counties shut down services that divert youth from incarceration (Redeploy Illinois program).
- Law enforcement agencies lost access and funding to crisis intervention services for young people.
- 80,000 Illinois residents have already lost access to mental health services.
- 35,000 children from low-income families no longer receive child care subsidies to help pay for daycare; some parents no longer can afford continuing to work.
- Small businesses and local economies suffer as the lack of predictability hinders their ability to grow and compete in the 21st century economy.
- Illinois’ state higher ed system is on the brink of collapse due to $2.3B in cuts over the last two years.
- Over 100,000 immigrants have lost access to services including citizenship assistance and language training that helps people overcome barriers to becoming successful in Illinois.
- $0 dollars of state funding for domestic violence services, putting thousands of lives at risk.
It’s Only Going to Get Worse – Make Your Voice Heard! It’s been 21 months since Illinois passed a budget
The state owes over $12 billion in unpaid bills. That’s $45k per taxpayer
As a direct result of this crisis, 17,600 jobs were lost in December alone
We need Legislators state-wide to know we care!
The message is simple: “My name is ___. I’m your constituent. It’s time Illinois passes a responsible budget. The damage is real and the consequences matter to me!”
Call, send an email, or write a letter to your State Representative and State Senator! Find their contact information at bit.ly/ILLegislativeDirectory.
Tell Gov. Rauner your opinion.
Call him at 217-782-0244 or email through bit.ly/ContactGovRauner Spread the word!
Educate your family, friends, and colleagues about the destructive impacts of not having a state budget.