Saluki Reporting Network /tags/saluki-reporting-network Saluki Reporting Network en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:26:45 GMT Illinois made a bold promise to end poverty. In Alexander County, it’s hard to tell /government-politics-issues/2024-06-11/southern-illinois-cairo-poverty-commission-saluki-reporting-network Despite Illinois' plan to reduce poverty in the state, financial problems are worsening for many downstate families as pandemic-era enhanced benefits sunset in the face of rising inflation. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:26:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-11/southern-illinois-cairo-poverty-commission-saluki-reporting-network Lylee Gibbs, Jamilah Lewis, Molly Parker, Julia Rendleman