Stranded by State

IL higher education keeps getting hit.  Layoffs and no MAP grants. EIU's story: youtube.com/watch?v=CVeLcFzD…

Home visiting programs for youth mothers have been hit hard across the state, like Children's Home + Aid in Bloomington, IL.

There is still no illinois budget.

IL Teach Out today in Springfield demanding funding for higher ed. #ILTeachOut #FundEIU

Women are disproportionately harmed by the #ILBudget crisis- see how at strandedbythestate.com & call your reps! #internationalwomensday

Stranded by the State part 2 is on @WTVP tonight at 7:30! #Peoria #StrandedIL

Stranded by the State parts 1 & 2 will be on @wttw tonight at 9! And check out part 2 on @WQPT at 6:30 & @WYCC at 7:30! #Stranded IL

Stranded by the State will screen alongside @StarvingBeast at @Governors_State on 2/22! w/ @Liz_Kaar gsunews.govst.edu/starving-t… #StrandedIL

Stranded by the State will be on @wsiutv tonight from 6-7pm! #Carbondale #StrandedIL

Part 1 of Stranded by the State is playing tonight on @WTVP! Watch & make your voice heard: responsiblebudget.org/takeac… #Peoria #StrandedIL

"I like having him in daycare as opposed to babysitters because he learns. They’re educating him” -JaShown, Kindercottage parent #StrandedIL

“Daycare is so expensive…And if you don’t make a certain amount you’re not eligible” -JaShown, Kindercottage parent #StrandedIL #restoreCCAP

At @SeniorServicesP, 60% of seniors they serve have no family in the area. That means few alternatives when services are cut. #StrandedIL

“Seniors in poor communities have to make decisions about medications, heat or eating” -Jonathan, @SeniorServicesP #StrandedIL

For seniors in Alton, Meals-On-Wheels is more than just food, it’s interaction & making sure they are safe. @SeniorServicesP #StrandedIL

Macomb, Quincy, Springfield, Chicago & the Quad Cities... Tune in tonight for Stranded by the State! @WQPT @WSECTV @WYCC #StrandedIL