About 6 percent of the state's population lives in 'extreme poverty.'
The commission's goal is to cut that rate in half by 2015.
Suggestions include simplifying the process to apply for an Illinois LINK Card, which is how food stamps are issued.
About 6 percent of the state's population lives in 'extreme poverty.'
The commission's goal is to cut that rate in half by 2015.
Suggestions include simplifying the process to apply for an Illinois LINK Card, which is how food stamps are issued.