The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition is urging faith communities to support proposed legislation that would ensure all state-run facilities, including prisons, hospitals, and public schools, offer halal and kosher meal options upon request.
At the height of the pandemic, youth unemployment rates skyrocketed in Illinois. In 2020, it soared to a staggering 23.3% 29% among Black youth and 25.7% among Hispanic youth. Suburban workforce development centers offer a variety of services to help empower youth to find jobs.