There's an energy assistance program in central Illinois that is helping low-income families with their bills. 

Anita Russell with Community Action explains the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LI-HEAP is a program geared to low-income families to help with their energy bills.

Russell says they are rolling the assistance out in priority periods. This is for people who are elderly, have families with young kids, or already have a disconnection or disconnection notice. 

According to Russell, the amount of funds they have this year has decreased compared to years past, which is why they have implemented priority applications. If you receive money, you have to use it up within the program's year. 

If you think the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program could be helpful for you or your family, visit capcil.info for more information, and follow Community Action on their Facebook page.