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Illinois Head Start
Managing Agency Illinois http://www.state.il.us
Program Description
The Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs, both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also provided social services, including assistance with childcare. Services are also available to migrant and seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Illinois, you must be a parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school.

In order to qualify, you must also have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $14,521
2 $19,669
3 $24,817
4 $29,965
5 $35,113
6 $40,261
7 $45,409
8 $50,557
*For households with more than eight people, add $5,148 per additional person.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

Program Contact Information
Please visit the Illinois Head Start Association to learn more about the program: http://www.ilheadstart.org/
You may also contact the Illinois Head Start-State Office Collaboration Office by calling: 618-583-2083

Posted 04-08-12

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Eric Holubow: In Decay – Stitching America’s Ruins
Through July 8, 2012

Eric Holubow Uptown
Downstaging Uptown, 2009, Uptown Theater, Chicago, IL. 33 in. x 60 in.

Photographer Eric Holubow’s subjects are

architectural interiors of places man has forgotten, but time has not. His work tells stories of times past that play out in the viewer’s mind. Holubow’s images share an inherent beauty that few recognize in a building’s final days.

Artist talk with Eric Holubow: Thursday, May 24, 5:30pm

Matthew Woodward: View From the Birth Day

Through July 15, 2012

Matthew Woodward Western Ave
Western Avenue, 2011, graphite on paper, 80 in. x 60 in..
Matthew Woodward’s new body of work is a reaction to the Chicago Cultural Center’s 2010 exhibition Louis Sullivan’s Idea, inspired by the mass-production of Sullivan-esque designs that followed the Chicago architect’s successful innovations, and by the larger industry of pre-fabricated architectural adornment that surrounds them.

Matthew demonstrates how the architecture of that era has been re-contextualized in the ever-changing landscapes of the American city and identity.

Artist talk with Matthew Woodward: Thursday, May 3, 5:30pm

Shawne Major: On a Darkling Plain

Through July 15, 2012

Shawne Major Vestige
Shawne Major’s mixed-media works expose how our perception of reality is colored by dreams, memory, superstition, religion, bias, prejudice and fear.

They refer to the overlay of belief systems created by the individual to piece together their own personal paradigm.

Through a combination of kitsch, ersatz and craft materials, junk and personal objects, she creates accumulated forms that serve as metaphors for the build-up, organization and assimilation of information.

Artist talk with Shawne Major: Saturday, April 14,
2:00 p.m.

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Genghis Khan at the Field Museum
Genghis Khan
Uncover the legend and lore behind one of history’s greatest conquerors when Genghis Khan invades Chicago this month. The Field Museum’s newest exhibition showcases the largest single collection of 13th century Mongolian artifacts ever assembled, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of this great and often misunderstood warrior. Genghis Khan runs through September 3, 2012.

Travel back to the 13th century at the Field!
Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Spring arrives early with the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, taking place March 10 – 18 at Navy Pier. This year’s ‘Hort Couture’ theme celebrates floral, plant, and landscape creations influenced by fashion and design. In addition to 25 stunning gardens, this year’s show includes cooking demos, children’s activities, and events to help you make the most of your own home garden.

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Festivals and Fun Times:

Illinois, Grayslake
RV Super Sale, by Camping World
Dates: April 10, 2012 – April 23, 2012
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds
Grayslake, IL
Lake County

Illinois, Wheaton
Glenbard Allbreed Dog Training Classes
Dates: April 23, 2012 – April 23, 2012
Location: DuPage Expo
Bldg. 4
Wheaton, IL
DuPage County
Event Hours: 6 to 10pm

Illinois, Springfield
Illinois Quarter Horse Assoc. Spring Show
Dates: April 26, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Coliseum
Springfield, IL
Sangamon County
Phone Number: (618)643-3858
Event Hours: 7:30 am to 9:30 pm
Admission: Free

Illinois, Bloomington
Eric Church
Eric Church Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Bloomington, IL
McLean County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Illinois, Peotone
Jerry Rossen Public Auction
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Will County Fairgrounds
Peotone, IL
Will County
Phone Number: 708-997-0245
Event Hours: 6pm

Illinois, Bloomington
Eric Church
Eric Church Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: U.S. Cellular Coliseum
Bloomington, IL
McLean County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Illinois, Grayslake
Vehicle and Equipment Auction
Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 5, 2012
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds
Grayslake, IL
Lake County
Promoter: Obenauf Auctions
Event Hours: 8am to 4pm

Illinois, Princeton
Interstate Aplacafest
Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: Bureau County Fairgrounds
Princeton, IL
Bureau County

Illinois, Wheaton
Scott Smith – All Animal Expo
Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 5, 2012
Location: DuPage Expo
Wheaton, IL
DuPage County
Phone Number: (630) 552-3753
Event Hours: 10am to 3pm

Illinois, Wheaton
The Great Train Expo
Dates: May 6, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: DuPage Expo
Buildings: 1,2,3,4,5
Wheaton, IL
DuPage County
Admission: General $7 Children under 12 yrs FREE
Parking: Free

Illinois, Peoria
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 10, 2012
Location: Peoria Civic Center-Arena
Peoria, IL
Peoria County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Illinois, Springfield
Illinois Products Farmer’s Market
Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 10, 2012
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Commodity Pavilion
Springfield, IL
Sangamon County
Phone Number: (217)785-4873
Description: every Thursday
Event Hours: 4 to 7pm
Admission: Free

Illinois, Springfield
NIAHAC Arabian Horse Show
Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Coliseum
Springfield, IL
Sangamon County
Phone Number: 815-389-0120
Event Hours: Fri. & Sat. 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Sun. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free

Illinois, Moline
Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan
Jason Aldean Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Location: i Wireless Center
Moline, IL
Rock Island County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Illinois, Hoffman Estates
Eric Church
Eric Church Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Location: Sears Centre Arena
Hoffman Estates, IL
Cook County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Illinois, Belleville
Largest Yard Sale
Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 12, 2012
Location: Belle Clair Fairgrounds Park
Belleville, IL
St. Clair County

Illinois, g
Antique and Flea Market
Dates: May 12, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds
g, IL
Lake County
Promoter: Zurko Promotions
Phone Number: (715) 526-9769
Event Hours: Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm
Admission: Adults: $6.00 Children Under 12: Free

Illinois, Springfield
Antique Show
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Orr Building
Springfield, IL
Sangamon County
Phone Number: 217-546-7557
Event Hours: Fri. 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sun. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: $6.00

Illinois, Pecatonica
Pec Thing Antique and Flea Market
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Winnebago Fairgrounds
Pecatonica, IL
Winnebago County
Phone Number: (815) 239-1641
Description: Over a Dozen Food Concessions Over 500 Dealers Selling Inside and Outside
Admission: $3 Children 12 and under Free

Illinois, Sandwich
Sandwich Antiques Market
Dates: May 20, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Sandwich Fairgrounds
Sandwich, IL
Dewitt County
Event Hours: 8am to 4pm
Admission: $5.00 per person, Kids 12 and under Free

Illinois, Gifford
Great Lakes National
Dates: May 25, 2012 – May 27, 2012
Location:
Gifford, IL
Champaign County

Illinois, Grayslake
Sports Performance, National Junior Classic
Dates: May 26, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds
Grayslake, IL
Lake County
Promoter: GLV
Event Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8am to 9pm Monday 8am to 5pm

Illinois, Peotone
Jerry Rossen Public Auction
Dates: May 27, 2012 – May 27, 2012
Location: Will County Fairgrounds
Peotone, IL
Will County

Illinois, Rosemont
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers Dates: May 28, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location: Allstate Arena
Rosemont, IL
Cook County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Illinois, Decatur
Macon Fair
Macon County Fair Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location:
3700 North Westlawn Avenue
Decatur, IL
Macon County
Phone Number: 217-875-0135
Description: For the complete schedule check this link http://www.agr.state.il.us/fair/schedule.php?ID=57
Admission: $1.00 Tue thru Fri after 4 pm Sat & Sun after 1 pm 14 years and older
Parking: Free
Carnival Swyear Amusements
Demolition Derby Demo Derby
on the 13th
$8 Adv, $10 Day Of, $1 Kids 12 And Under 5 PM

Illinois, St. Charles
Flea Market
Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: Kane County Fairgrounds
All
St. Charles, IL
Kane County
Phone Number: 630-377-2252
Description: up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques and collectibles indoors and outside. A country breakfast is served on Sundays.
Event Hours: Sat. 12 to 5pm Sun. 7 to 4pm
Admission: $5 adults, children 12/younger free

Illinois, Wheaton
Great Midwest Train Show
Dates: June 3, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: DuPage Expo
Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Wheaton, IL
DuPage County
Phone Number: 630-290-1962
Description: Huge model train show. Over 500 tables of model trains. Operating train layouts
Admission: General $7; Children under 12 yrs FREE
Parking: Free

Illinois, Morris
Motorcyle Swapmeet
Dates: June 3, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: Grundy Countyfairgrounds
Morris, IL
Grundy County
Event Hours: 8am to 3pm
Admission: $6

Illinois, Chicago
Roger Waters
image Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 8, 2012
Location: Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Event Hours: 8pm

Illinois, Pinckneyville
Perry County Fair
Dates: June 9, 2012 – June 16, 2012
Location:
Pinckneyville, IL
Perry County
Phone Number: (618)357-5518
Demolition Derby Demo Derby
on the 17th at 7pm

Illinois, Chicago
Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley Dates: June 9, 2012 – June 9, 2012
Location: Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Event Hours: 5pm

Illinois, Peotone
Tri-Chevy Association Annual Swap Meet
Dates: June 10, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location: Will County Fairgrounds
Peotone, IL
Will County
Phone Number: 815-478-3633
Second Phone Number: 815-939-0117
Event Hours: 6pm

Illinois, St. Charles
Railroad Collectibles Show
Dates: June 10, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location: Kane County Fairgrounds
Robinson Hall and Midway
St. Charles, IL
Kane County
Phone Number: 847-358-1600
Event Hours: 10am to 3pm
Admission: $6

Illinois, Springfield
Midwest Charity Horse Show
Dates: June 12, 2012 – June 16, 2012
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Artisans Building Coliseum
Springfield, IL
Sangamon County
Event Hours: 11:00 am and 7:00 pm daily
Admission: Free

Illinois, New Berlin
Sangamon County Fair
Dates: June 13, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location: Sangamon County Fairgrounds
New Berlin, IL
Sangamon County
Phone Number: 217–488-2685
First Hot News Story! Longtime entrants prepare for Fair
Illinois, Mcleansboro
Mcleansboro Fair
Dates: June 15, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Mcleansboro, IL
Hamilton County
Description: Try this link for a better schedule http://www.agr.state.il.us/fair/schedule.php?ID=34
Demolition Derby Demo Derby
7pm on the 24th
MotoCross MotoCross
on the 25th at 7pm

Illinois, Cerro Gordo
Piatt County Fair
Dates: June 18, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location: Piatt Fairgrounds
Cerro Gordo, IL
Piatt County
Demolition Derby Demo Derby
on the 26th at 1pm

Illinois, Cambridge
Henry County Fair
Henry County Fair Dates: June 19, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Cambridge, IL
Henry County
Phone Number: 309-944-4321

Illinois, Danville
Vermilion Co. Fair and Expo.
Vermilion County Fair Dates: June 19, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Danville, IL
Vermilion County

Illinois, Pike
Western Illinois Fair
Western Illinois State Fair Dates: June 20, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Pike, IL
Pike County
Demolition Derby 80′s & Newer/Compact Demolition
7:30pm on the 25th

Illinois, Butler
Montgomery County Fair
Dates: June 21, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Butler, IL
Montgomery County
Phone Number: 217/532-2440
Second Phone Number: 217/229-3177
Admission: $3.00 Per Person Includes Free Carnival Rides Each Evening

Illinois, Springfield
American Oxford Sheep Show & Sale
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location: Illinois State Fairgrounds
Goat Barn
Springfield, IL
Sangamon County
Phone Number: (217)325-3515
Admission: Free

Illinois, Zion
Nostalgia Days
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location:
Zion, IL
Lake County

Illinois, Sandwich
Sandwich Early Day Engine Show
Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location: DeKalb County Fairgrounds
Sandwich, IL
DeKalb County

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Illinois School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Managing Agency Illinois http://www.state.il.us
Program Description
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) are voluntary programs administered by the Illinois State Board of Education in the state of Illinois. NSLP and SBP are available to all public schools, private schools, and residential child care institutions which agree to operate a non-profit program offering lunches meeting Federal requirements to all children in attendance.
General Program Requirements
All students may purchase lunches; some households may qualify for free or reduced priced meals. In order to qualify for free or reduced price meal benefits, contact the school in which your children are enrolled and request a household eligibility application. Guidelines to qualify for free and reduced price meal benefits are based on 130 percent and 185 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and are updated annually as of July 1. To qualify for free or reduced price meal benefits, annual household income before taxes must not exceed $20,147 if two people live in the household; $27,214 if three people live in the household; $41,348 if four people live in the household; $48,415 if five people live in the household; $55,482 if six people live in the household; $62,549 if seven people live in the household; and $69,616 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,067 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here:

http://www.isbe.net/research/xls/dir_ed_entities.xls

Program Contact Information
For more information on the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs operating in Illinois, please visit: http://www.isbe.net/nutrition/default.htm#programs
Or send an email to:
CNP@isbe.net
Phone calls can be made to the Nutrition Programs Division of the Illinois State Board of Education at 1-800-545-7892 (in Illinois) or 217-782-2491.

Updated 12-12-11

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Illinois Special Milk Program
Managing Agency Illinois http://www.state.il.us
Program Description
The Special Milk Program is a federally funded program administered in Illinois by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Special Milk Program provides reimbursement for milk served to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools that participate in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs can participate in the Special Milk Program for half-day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not have access to a school meals program. The program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.

There are two program options from which sponsors may choose:

Paid Milk – In the paid milk option, all students are charged for the cost of providing milk minus the Federal reimbursement. Household income applications are not required.

Free Milk – The free milk option provides milk free of charge to students who are determined eligible, based on the household income guidelines. Children who do not meet the household income requirements may purchase milk if participating in a pricing program.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, your child must be enrolled in a school or institution that participates in this program. Guidelines to qualify for free milk are based on 130 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and are updated annually as of July 1. To qualify for free milk, annual household income before taxes must not exceed $20,147 if two people live in the household; $27,214 if three people live in the household; $41,348 if four people live in the household; $48,415 if five people live in the household; $55,482 if six people live in the household; $62,549 if seven people live in the household; and $69,616 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $7,067 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency, Child Nutrition Programs, manages this program and provides state contact information here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:

http://www.isbe.state.il.us/nutrition/htmls/special_milk_qa.htm

Program Contact Information
For information visit: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/
To learn more about SMP, please call the Illinois State Board of Education, Nutrition Programs Division at: 1-800-545-7892

Updated 12-12-11

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Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Managing Agency Illinois http://www.state.il.us

Program Description
The Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist eligible low income households pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP will provide a one-time benefit to eligible households to be used for energy bills. The amount of payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type, and geographic location.

LIHEAP is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the state of Illinois. The program is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCEO). Energy Assistance is provided by local community action agencies or not-for-profit agencies throughout the state. You may contact the agency provider in your area to apply for assistance.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Illinois, you must need financial assistance for home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
Contact your local Community Action Agency to make an appointment to apply for LIHEAP:

http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Community+Action+Agencies/default.htm

Program Contact Information

For more information on Illinois LIHEAP, visit:http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Illinois+LIHEAP/

Public inquires can also be toll-free: 1-800-252-8643

Residents in central Illinois can call: 217-785-6135

Updated 11-17-11

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Illinois All Kids (CHIPRA)

Managing Agency Illinois http://www.state.il.us

Program Description
Illinois’ All Kids program offers health care coverage to children or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans. All Kids services are available at no cost or at low cost. Premium and co-payments are determined based on your family income and size. All Kids Share and Premium Level 1 are jointly funded by the state and federal governments. All Kids Rebate and Premium Level 2 are state funded. All Kids Assist is the Medicaid portion of Illinois’ health care programs for children.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for All Kids Share, Premium or Rebate, you must be a resident of Illinois, under 19 years of age, meet certain insurance requirements, and you must have an annual household income (before taxes) of less than $44,130 if two people live in the household; $55,590 if three people live in the household; $67,050 if four people live in the household; $78,510 if five people live in the household; $89,970 if six people live in the household; $101,430 if seven people live in the household; $112,890 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $11,460 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a monthly premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program information for details.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
Illinois families can apply for health insurance online, but in some situations it may be better for you to apply at your local Department of Human Services Office (DHS). To apply online, request an application, or download an application, go to:

http://www.allkidscovered.com/application.html

An All Kids Application Agent (AKAA) can also help you apply. To find an AKAA in your area go to:

http://www.allkids.com/akaa/search

Program Contact Information

For more information, call toll-free 1-866-ALL KIDS (1-866-255-5437).

For persons using a teletypewriter (TTY), call 1-877-204-1012.

To locate the DHS office nearest you go to:http://www.dhs.state.il.us/officeLocator/

Updated 11-17-11

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Crave Student Ministries Wednesdays

Games, FOOD, Live Music, Life-changing Teaching, FUN!!! You won’t want to miss it!!

Crave 56 Grades 5th-7th will meet from 6:30-7:30pm

Crave 8th-College will meet from 7:45-8:45pm

Crave Building
201 W. Market Street
Morrison, IL 61270
Joseph Rountree
Crave Student Ministries Pastor
jrountree@crossroadscn.com

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PACE, Inc. Center for Independent Living

PACE provides services that help people with disabilities live independently. Information about affordable, accessible housing is also available through PACE.

For more information visit https://www.disability.gov/state/illinois/community_life.

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PADS SHELTER

The Sterling PADS Shelter in Polo is in need of volunteers.
Please contact Brandy if you are able to donate your time: 815.626.2210

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The Landing
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM
Freeport Campus Crave Building
Dee Nagel 233.2209
The Landing is a safe place where students (7th-12th grade) can find help to overcome life-controlling hurts, hang-ups, and habits-or simply gain insights for following God’s path to greater freedom in life.

Crossroads Community Church | Crossroads Community Church | 1668 Crossroads Ln. | Freeport | IL | 61032

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NCRRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. The Centers help state education agencies improve education programs, practices and policies that impact infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families. Find resources for parents and educators in your state.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/illinois/education

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IDHD is located at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The Institute is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service, and offers several community-based programs and services, including Developmental Disabilities Family Clinics.

For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/illinois/health

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Program Description
The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) is designed to help low income residents save fuel and money, while
increasing the comfort of their homes. Its mission is to insulate the dwellings of low-income persons, particularly the elderly, persons
with disabilities, families with children, high residential energy users, and households with a high energy burden, in order to conserve
needed energy and to aid those persons least able to afford higher utility costs.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Illinois, your household’s annual income before taxes
must not exceed $21,660 if one person lives in the household; $29,140 if two people live in the household; $36,620 if three people live
in the household; $44,100 if four people live in the household; $51,580 if five people live in the household; $59,060 if six people live in
the household; $66,540 if seven people live in the household, or $74,020 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $7,480 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply for weatherization services, contact the agency provider in your area. For the list of agency providers, go to:

http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Community+Action+Agencies/

Information on the application process can be found at:

http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Illinois+Weatherization/

Program Contact Information
For more information about this Weatherization program, please go to:

http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy+Assistance/Illinois+Weatherization/

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Local Mission/Outreach

4th Annual Hot Lunch Program
Northwest Academy – Hanover

Help is needed making meals and serving the kids at Northwest Academy a hot lunch two Wednesdays a month.

Thanks to Bob and Pamela Porter for keeping this mission alive. This is a great team to work with and the blessings are many when you give of yourself to these kids who so appreciate your time.

Contact Pamela Porter at 630.370.1661 or mpporter01@earthlink.net.

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Program Description
Medicaid is a jointly funded state and Federal government program that pays for medically necessary services. Medicaid pays for
medical services for children and their caretakers, pregnant women, and persons who are disabled, blind or 65 years of age or older.
Primary services funded through Medicaid are physician, hospital and long term care. Additional coverage includes drugs, medical
equipment and transportation, family planning, laboratory tests, x-rays and other medical services.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Illinois, a US national, citizen, permanent resident, or
legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low
income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind, have a
disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To get more information on applying for Medicaid, please contact the Health Benefits Hotline at 1-800-843-6154.

TTY users can call 1-800-447-6404.

Program Contact Information
To learn more about Illinois Medicaid, please visit the Department of Healthcare and Family Services:

http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/medical/

Managing Agency
Illinois

http://www.state.il.us

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Program Description
The Food Stamp Program was designed to help end hunger and improve nutrition and health. It helps low-income households buy the
food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois. Food stamp
benefits can be used to buy any food or food product for human consumption, plus seeds and plants for use in home gardens to
produce food. Benefits are provided through The Illinois Link System, an electronic system that allows someone to use a plastic card,
similar to a bank card, at grocery store terminals. Most households with low income can get food stamp benefits. The rules are
complex, so all of the details are not here. If you are planning to apply for Food Stamps, you may want to use the pre-screening tool,
provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, to help you estimate what you may be eligible to receive. However, just like
GovBenefits.gov, the USDA screening tool cannot determine your eligibility. Only your local office can tell you whether you are
eligible and how much you will receive. The application process begins the day your local Department of Human Services office
receives your signed application. You will be asked to come into the office for an interview, or you may be interviewed over the phone
if you are unable to go to the office. When you apply, you will be asked to participate in an interview, provide proof of your identity and
residence, and a Social Security number for everyone in your household who has one. Depending on your circumstances, you may
also need to provide proof of income, assets, housing costs, citizenship or immigration status, and any child support orders. Your
worker in the local office will tell you what proofs are needed.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Illinois and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with
a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and
checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the household;
$26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the household;
$40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Contact the local Department of Human Services office where you live to apply for the Food Stamp Program. To locate the office
nearest you, visit our Web site:

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12

You can also visit our Web site to download an application in English or Spanish and directions for how to submit an application:

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357

For more information, contact the DHS 24-Hour Telephone hotline:
800 843-6154

Visit the USDA pre-screening tool at:

http://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/

A TTY line for the deaf is available at:
800 447-6404

Managing Agency
Illinois

http://www.state.il.us

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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible
for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain
medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Illinois, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2)
meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who
participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next StepsThe following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Women, Infants and Children office. Make an appointment and find out what papers or
documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify.

Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

For more information on Illinois WIC, please visit the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS):

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30513

If you have questions about the WIC program call the Illinois DHS toll-free at:
800-843-6154

TTY users can call:
800-447-6404

Managing Agency
Illinois

http://www.state.il.us

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Program Description
The Illinois Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women
and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and
expenses other than medical.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Illinois, either pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years
of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working
for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
To find more about Illinois TANF, please visit:

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30358

You can also call the Illinois Department of Human Service (DHS) toll-free to make inquiries about TANF:
800-843-6154

To find your local Illinois DHS office, click to:

http://www.dhs.state.il.us/OfficeLocator/

Managing Agency
Illinois

http://www.state.il.us

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Fort de Chartres State Historic Site
10:00 AM Ecole du Soldat (School of the Soldier)

Seminars and workshops will be given on topics of intrest to re-enactors. For more information call the fort. 618.284.7230 or e-mail
ftdchart@htc.net

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