The partial government shutdown has dragged on for more than a month, and housing advocates are warning of the potential negative impact on low-income families in Illinois.
Bob Palmer of Housing Action Illinois joins the Morning Shift to talk about how residents who rely on public assistance programs may face homelessness if the shutdown continues.
GUEST: Bob Palmer, Policy Director at Housing Action Illinois
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