GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING A MAJOR EFFORT TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN ILLINOIS. 

THE GOVERNOR HAS ISSUED A NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER THAT CREATES AN INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE, THE POSITION OF STATE HOMELESSNESS CHIEF AND A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL. HE SAYS THIS WILL HELP BETTER COORDINATE EXISTING PROGRAMS FOR THOSE STRUGGLING.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS HOMELESSNESS OCCURS ALL OVER THE STATE AND HAS MANY FACES, ALL DESERVING OF DIGNITY.

THE GOVERNOR SAYS THE ORDER WILL HELP BETTER COORDINATE EXISTING STATE PROGRAMS SUCH AS RENTAL ASSISTANCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND HELP PAYING FOR UTILITIES.