Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

Catholic Charities relaunched a summer drive seeking 20,000 bottles, electrolytes and cooling supplies as extreme heat and a jump in Clark County homelessness strain outreach efforts.

The state budget names the Diaper Bank as North Carolina’s official supplier of period products for schools, but advocates warn funding and distribution still lag demand.