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2001 Editions
Unsure of date: Volume 6, Number. 4:
State Government Demands More Attention
End Items: 5/3/01 memo to subscribers
5/13/01 memo to the media
Responses to my ending PIºDI
February 5, 2001, Volume 6, Number 3
Losing a Friend and Item of interest
January 15, 2001, Volume 6, Number 2
Alternative Inauguration Events
King's Birthday - Time to Rededicate to Social Justice for the Poor More Than Ever
Spring Legislative Session Schedule
January 8, 2001, Volume 6, Number 1
PI...DI Starts Publishing Sixth Year
Bush Presidency will Take Away More from the Poor
A New Year Fishing in a Freeze
December 11, 2000, Volume 5, Number 21
Mr. Rogers, Just Who Will Be My New Neighbor
Next in Streetwise: Looking Into the Abyss, The Country Prepares for a Bush Administration
December 4, 2000, Volume 5, Number 20
George Ryan: The Death Penalty Is a "Shameful Scorecard in Illinois"
November 20, 2000, Volume 5, Number 19
Bishop Ruiz Garcia, Peacemaker of Chiapas
Thanksgiving 2000: America's Moment of Secular/Spiritual Closeness
November 6, 2000, Volume 5, Number 18
New Food Stamp Aid Approved
Totenberg on Presidential Candidates and the Court and Media Coverage of the Supreme Court
October 23, 2000, Volume 5, Number 17
Debates Ignore Poverty Issues in Vote Quest
Vote-auction.com May Change Voting Ethics
Next in Streetwise: Third Debate: Bush Misses Concept of Being a 21st Century President
October 16, 2000, Volume 5, Number 16
Report Shows Poverty in Illinois Is Pervasive
Coming Events
Next in Streetwise: Second Presidential Debate with a Foreign Policy Focus
October 1, 2000, Volume 5, Number 15
Health Research Raises Hope for the Future
Transitions
Next in Streetwise: Gore Leaving Bush in the Dust in Key States
September 18, 2000, Volume 5, Number 14
Welfare Changes for Homeless Questioned
Presidential Debates Prompt New Question to Ask
Death Penalty Forum on September 24th
Coming Events Next Week
Next in Streetwise: Reducing Violence Takes Courage
September 11, 2000, Volume 5, Number 13
The Death Penalty Issue Challenges Society's Morals
Next in Streetwise: Catholics Take a Wrong Turn
July 10, 2000, Volume 5, Number 12
The U.S Government Reports New Information In Health and Housing Areas
Welfare Conferences Galore
Next in Streetwise: The Midwest and the Politics of Cheaper Gas
June 19, 2000, Volume 5, Number 11
City Trust Fund Born From Citizen Protests Delivers Ten Years of Housing Aid To the City's Poor
Next in Streetwise
June 5, 2000, Volume 5, Number 10
Welfare Conference in Chicago
Free Press at the Statehouses
Next in Streetwise
May 8, 2000, Volume 5, Number 9
Marriage of Labor and Poor People Takes Place in Chicago
Interview with Peter Edelman
Brief Notes
May 1, 2000, Volume 5, Number 8
$48-$49.2 Billion State Budget Adopted
George Ryan's Cry of Media Bias
Next in Streetwise: Civil War Issues Continue to Haunt America
April 10, 2000, Volume 5, Number 7
SoS Scandal Continues to Build
Useful Websites to Review
Statehouse News
Gun Control in the South
Next in Streetwise: Farmworkers, Alligators and Big Government in Florida
April 3, 2000, Volume 5, Number 6
New HUD Report: Rental Housing, Worsening for Low-Income
State News Service Summary
Daley Hospitalized as a Precaution
Next in Streetwise: Media Coverage of Complex Social Issues Needs Client Contact
March 13, 2000, Volume 5, Number 5
Corrections and IDPA Budgets
State News Service Coverage
Next in Streetwise: Spending Requires Attention to Detail
February 28, 2000, Volume 5, Number 4
Human Service and DCFS Budgets
Prisons and Health Issues
In Memoriam: Jeanne Simon
State News Service Debuts
Next in Streetwise: Not All Global Warming is Bad
February 7, 2000, Volume 5, Number 3
Ryan Introduces FY2001 State Budget
Expenditures Up by 8.2 Percent
George Ryan's Future Depends on Statehouse Politics
Subprime Lending Expands Rapidly in Chicago Suburbs
Notes and Briefs
January 24, 2000, Volume 5, Number 2
Ryan Ready to Appoint New IDHS Head
Ryan Open to Talking About Child Support Reform
New Survey Shows Public Aid A Confused Picture in Illinois
Notes and Briefs
January 17, 2000, Volume 5, Number 1
The Springfield Picture
State Support for Homeless Programs
MLK: A Message Lives On
Clean Air Act Would Improve Air Quality
Listen to Youth In the Next On Issue
December 13, 1999, Volume 4, Number 26
Legislative Session Set for Spring
The 21st Century and Beyond
Casinos May Not Be Dead in Chicago
CHA Continues to Give Government a Bad Name
Update on the World Trade Organization Meeting and Demonstrations
Next Year
Index of Editions for 2000
November 24, 1999, Volume 4, Number 25
Special Issue: Rental Housing Market Report in the Chicago Area a Key Point in Ongoing Negotiations
November 22, 1999, Volume 4, Number 24
Report on Rental Housing Market in the Chicago Area
The Veto Session Acts on Child Support Issues
November 15, 1999, Volume 4, Number 23
Conference on Media Coverage of State Issues
Madigan on the Media
Veto Session
November 8, 1999, Volume 4, Number 22
1999 PI...DI Survey Results
CCT Fellowships
Next in Streetwise: Media Coverage of State Issues
October 25, 1999, Volume 4, Number 21
State Politics and the Poor
Carol Moseley-Braun's Dilemma, Integrity the Only Thing of Value
October 18, 1999, Volume 4, Number 20
Peters Out at IDHS Ryan To Revamp Welfare Job Training
The Recent Numbers on Welfare in Illinois
This Week's Events
PI...DI Survey and New Media Available Subscriptions to PI...DI Are Available
October 14, 1999, Special Report
Howard Peters Leaving IDHS
September 27, 1999, Volume 4, Number 19, One Hundredth Edition
Helen Thomas: "... democracy can endure and prevail only if the American people are informed."
The First 100 Editions of PI...DI
Next in Streetwise: He Wagged His Tail to the End, Illinois Prisons Keep the Dough Pouring Into Little Towns and Remembering the Forgotten.
August 30, 1999, Volume 4, Number 18
State's Poor Children Subsidize Child Support Collection System and General Fund
Next in Streetwise: Summer's Gone Again
August 5, 1999, Volume 4, Number 17
Special Report on Welfare to Work Conference in Chicago
The Marriage of Business and Poverty Labor Alexis Herman: "Don't Lose Faith"
August 4, 1999, Volume 4, Number 16
Special Report on Welfare to Work Conference in Chicago
Clinton Pep Rally Welfare to Work or Welfare to Poverty
August 3, 1999, Volume 4, Number 15
Special Report on Welfare to Work Conference in Chicago
Ryan Calls for More Federal Dollars for Welfare to Work Programs
August 2, 1999, Volume 4, Number 14
The Status of Welfare in Illinois
The Next On Issue: No Room in the Partnership, PI...DI to Cover Conference
July 19, 1999, Volume 4, Number 13
China Too Is Entering the 21st Century by Edward Dobmeyer
The Homeless: Once Again a Target of Gasoline and Hot Rhetoric
The Next On Issue: KidCare's Latest Efforts
June 28, 1999, Volume 4 Number 12
Ryan: Expands Gambling in Illinois, Calls Critics "Reasonable and Legitimate"
National Gambling Impact Study Commission Issues Final Report
Gambling on Other Fronts
May 24, 1999, Vol. 4, No. 11
Special Legislative Edition
May 23, 1999, Volume 4, Number 10
Special Legislative Edition: Capitol Facts by Rich Miller
May 17, 1999, Volume 4, Number 9
Teens Speak Out on Welfare Cuts Report to Be Issued Monday
Gambling in Illinois: Jahoda Talks About Rosemont: "The state ends up as the pimp"
The Rest of the Story
Media Conference Offers An Inside Story Wilhelm to Advise: "Be the Aggressor"
May 3, 1999, Volume 4, Number 8
Hope in the Nasty Balkan War
Illinois in a Flap Over Medicaid Funding
School Violence Breeds Intolerance
Casino Owners in Louisiana Demand Restrictions on Betters
Illinois FY00 Budget Talks Behind Closed Doors: Gambling and Roads
April 19, 1999, Volume 4, Number 7
Illinois Gambling: A New Twist to An Old Story...A Test for Ryan's Dealmaking Skills
The Numbers: The Story is More Than Jobs
March 29, 1999, Volume 4, Number 6
Improving Media Coverage of Poverty Issues
In the March 30th Streetwise: The Inside Story on Campaign Finance Reform
March 15, 1999, Volume 4, Number 5
New Three-City Welfare Study Provides an Assessment with Participants
MS Walk on April 18th
Next in Streetwise: IDHS Headed for a Major Revamp, Here's Another Election: What's Significant in the 20th Century? and an Interview with Harvard's William J. Wilson
February 22, 1999, Volume 4, Number 4
State Budget: More Growth, Economic Indicators Down
Welfare Changes Need More Examination
Mayor's Race a Rout
Use of Internet Grows, Media Mixed on Use
February 15, 1999, Volume 4, Number 3
State Agendas Develop on Poverty Issues
IDHS in Turmoil
In the Next On Issue Column: Government in Crisis
February 7, 1999, Vol. 4, Number 2
Chicago's Mayoral Race
Lessons from the Clinton Trial
The Computer Era Continues Coming of Age
January 8, 1999, Volume 4, Number 1
Boat Plan Floats to Surface Two Boats for Chicago - $300 Million for Schools - Corruption by Rich Miller; Ryan Endorses Working with Daley as Mayor
PI...DI'S Interview with Governor-Elect George Ryan
1998: PI...DI Adds to News Coverage In Illinois, Fourth Year Ready to Begin
City News Bureau: The Jury is Still Out
December 12, 1998, Volume 3, Number 24
A Behind the Scenes Look at Illinois' Welfare Reduction Efforts: Interview with Howard Peters, Interview with
Margaret Ferguson and This Week's Events
December 31, 1998, Volume 3, Number 25
Welfare Programs Benefit from Criticism and Scrutiny
December 6, 1998, Volume 3, Number 23
Edgar's Parting Gifts for Illinois: The Brain Drain That Didn't Happen, Appointments Stalled by the Senate
Orr Ignored by Daley's Machine in November 3rd Election
UIC's PR Fizzles; and Next in Streetwise
More on City News and Public Housing Forum Focuses on Public Housing
November 15, 1998, Volume 3, Number 22
Group Charges Chicago Short Changes Poor, Cites HUD Audit
Gambling Doesn't Have Support for Expansion In Illinois...Again
Community Service Fellowships Available - Chance to Refocus
October 25, 1998, Volume 3, Number 21
Seven Years After GA Cuts, Impact and Arrogance Remain
Salvadorans' Impressions of Chicago
The 20th Century in Perspective
A Century of Progress, with Pieces Missing
Elections in Illinois Occur on November 3rd
Updates, a New Media Study and Next in Streetwise.
October 15, 1998, Volume 3, Number 20
Details of Public Aid Program Add Unneeded Pressure to Recipients
Loyola Conference: PI...DI Media Survey Reveals Insider's Look at Coverage of Public Policy Issues
Future Issues: Interviews with Howard Peters and Bob Greenstein on Programs Serving those in Poverty
September 21, 1998, Volume 3, Number 19
Don Rose: Expect a Republican Sweep
Rich Miller: The Poshard Plan
PI...DI Survey: The Issues...What About the Issues?
September 14, 1998, Volume 3, Number 18
Starr Report Signals New Era
Illinois' Excuses on Error Rates Don't Add Up
Survey on Media and Public Policy
Next Streetwise: Good Media Practices 10 Principles for Society's Including the Poor
September 7, 1998, Volume 3, Number 17
Special to Readers of Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois
New York Times article on Robert Taylor homes, Sunday, September 6, 1998
August 31, 1998, Volume 3, Number 16
New Study: HIV Hits Poor Women Hard
New Study Says Kids Know What They Want in Guns: Glamour
News Summary: Military, Clinton and State Revenue Crackdown
Illinois Welfare Sanction Problems: On Issue Details Dilemma in the Next Issue of Streetwise, September 1st
Subscriptions Available for PI...DI
July 27, 1998, Volume 3, Number 15
Poshard and Dems Headed for Defeat
One Year Later, The Politics of Welfare Changes
The Best of Times--the Worst of Times; A Tale of Two Societies
Subscriptions Available for PI...DI, Subscribers: Earn Extensions for Referrals
July 6, 1998, Volume 3, Number 14
One Year Later, Welfare Changes in Illinois Chicago Tribune Reports on the Status
On Issue:Intrigue in the 48th Ward Over Jobs
June 1, 1998, Volume 3, Number 13
PUBLIC HOUSING: ANOTHER TRIAL FOR CLINTON
OTHER NEWS OF THE DAY
CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN ILLINOIS INCHES AHEAD, BUT MILES TO GO
RYAN: SELLING BOOZE IN THE STATE OFFICE BUILDING NOT AN ISSUE
May 28, 1998, Volume 3, Number 12
BEHIND THE SCENES ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IN ILLINOIS: LEGISLATION DEVELOPS MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS
April 27, 1998, Volume 3, Number 10
Business and Political Leaders Leave Key Questions Unanswered
Welfare Grant Levels Crisis Ignored in Rush to Change Welfare
Series on "Deal Making in Illinois"
On the News Front
Coming News Events of Interest
Subscriptions Available for PI...DI
April 6, 1998, Volume 3, Number 9
Election 98 and the Poor, Paul Simon: "The Enemy is Indifference"
Taking Risks...A Real Life Example
Series on "Deal Making in Illinois" Continues
Pol Watch: Developing Deals in Springfield
Welfare Levels Up, Sanctions Remain High
March 23, 1998, Volume 3, Number 8
Election 98 and the Poor
Daley Says Chicago's Job Training Programs Laughable; Education is Key
Social Service Organizations: We Have a Role in the Governor's Race
Once Over Lightly
Series on "Deal Making in Illinois"
March 16, 1998, Volume 3, Number 7
A Thought on Illinois Elections and the Poor
Poverty and the Governor's Race By Don Rose
Interviews Reveals Differences in Candidates
March 9, 1998, Volume 3, Number 6
Candidates for Governor Oppose Most Expansion of Gambling
Politics Advances New Death Penalty Criteria
Developing Stories and Issues
Illinois' Budget and Political Rhetoric 20 Year Record of Increases:
Inflation 86.9%, State Spending, 263%
Exclusive: Changes at Chicago's Department of Human Services
February 16, 1998, Volume 3, Number 5
Part II: Interview with Glenn Poshard: "Government is about principles"
New Welfare Numbers for Illinois
February 9, 1998, Volume 3, Number 4
Part I: Interview with Glenn Poshard: "The Poor are Left Out"
Loyola University Lecture Series to Begin: "Deal Making in Illinois"
Methodists on Gambling Expansion
Punishment in Illinois
January 26, 1998, Volume 3, Number 3
Taxes: Illinois Ranks First in Taxing the Poor
Media and the Internet: Times are Changing
Part II: Interview with Roland Burris: "No Illusions It Will Be Easy"
January 19, 1998, Volume 3, Number 2
MLK's Work: The Work Must Continue
Part I: Interview with Roland Burris: Welfare, Taxes and Priorities
January 12, 1998, Volume 3, Number 1
Interview with John Schmidt: Child Care, the Economy, Politics and Jobs: Public andPrivate Sector News Briefs and Events of Interest
Survey Supports PI...DI's Mission
December 15, 1997, Volume 2, Number 27
Year Ends With Public Aid Levels Down: Economy and Sanctions, Public Aid Error Rate Remains Hig
Major 1997 Poverty Stories
Advocacy for the Poor Plummets
1998 Stories to Watch
1998 Index of Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois
November 17, 1997, Volume 2, Number 26
Poor People Lose School Funding Increase, by Rich Miller
City's Homeless Plan OK'd...Budget Process
Poor Counties on Poverty Watch List Rates of Food Stamp Usage Inconsistent
Part II: An Interview with Kathryn Edin: Low-Wage Market Doesn't Offer Hope
Media Timing: "You have to jump on it" Good Sources = Good News Coverage
Taxes Are Confusing
Survey of Readers
November 4, 1997, A Special Report, Volume 2, Number 25
The City Caves in and Releases Homeless Plan: Let the Buyer Beware
November 3, 1997, Volume 2, Number 24
Chicago's Homeless Plan Tussle Escalates, Lawsuit Threatened: City's Refusal to Talk About
Radical New Homeless Plan
Stop a Moment and Think
An Interview with Kathryn Edin: Conspiracy of Silence Hurts the Poor
October 20, 1997, Volume 2, Number 23
The Watch List: Illinois Counties and Poverty
The Second Round, Issue Decision Making
Chicago's Secret Homeless Plans Continues
October 9, 1997, A SPECIAL REPORT, Volume 2, Number 22
CITY MOVES SECRETLY TO CONTROL HOMELESS PROGRAMS
50th Edition of PI...DI: September 29, 1997, Volume 2, Number 21
That Illinois! Can't Do the Job: Mistakes May Cost Taxpayers $15.6 Million
Discussions on Welfare Changes
Women and Politics
The Nation's Dilemma with Values
Elderly Immigrants Wait for State to Act Other State's Actions Reflect Local Politics
September 4, 1997, Volume 2, Number 19
Sen. Moseley-Braun: Governing by Fantasy
September 15, 1997, 50th Edition, Volume 2, Number 20
Poverty and the Governor's Race By Don Rose
Movements and Patience
September 2, 1997, Volume 2, Number 18
The Politics of Cuts to Kids' SSI: Democrats Going Too Far With Cuts
Apfel Confirmation Hearing May Have Focus on SSI Cuts Sen. Moseley-Braun Raises Cuts Issue
Rep. Bobby Rush Signals Schism for Democrats in 2000
Future Events of Interest
August 26, 1997, Volume 2, Number 17
The Kids Get Rolled with the Punches
Homespun, Homegrown...and a Homerun?
August 21, 1997, Volume 2, Number 16
A Year After Welfare Changed
Bluegills vs. Slots...and the Winner Is
August 18, 1997, Volume 2, Number 15
Poor Disabled Children Targeted for Cuts
Developing Issues
Welfare Changes: A Time to Remember
Illinois Prisons Grow and Grow Minorities and Women Fuel Growth
July 28, 1997, Volume 2, Number 14
Poor Gamblers Simply Spend Too Much Minnesota Report Details Problem Gamblers
Illinois Responds to Poor in Romania
Meanwhile: Updates on Illinois' Responses to its Poor
July 10, 1997, Volume 2, Number 13
A Forgotten Group: People Removed from General Assistance in Illinois
Facing up to new world of welfare
June 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 12
HB2030 = Faster Evictions & Homelessness
Welfare Changes Begin in Illinois
Drug Courts: A Recipe for Success?
June 16, 1997, Volume 2, Number 11
HB585 Gives A Big Tax Break to Business
1990s: Welfare Changes in Illinois
Five Developing Issues
June 4, 1997, Volume 2, Number 10
State Welfare Bill Sails, Hurts the Poor
Winners and Losers This Legislative Session
Why Leaders Are in Control
May 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 9
States' Rights Watch: States Already Were in Control of Welfare
States and Welfare--A Practical View
State Changes Tune on Timetable for IDHS
Sign of Times to Come: Lottery & Gambling
Chicago Defender and the City Lose a Leader
May 19, 1997, Volume 2, Number 8
Illinois' Link Card, Business as Usual: Greg Coler and Currency Exchange's Latest Scam
John Kass: Cynicism and the Media
Welfare Plan Deals Too Harshly with Felons
Springfield Antics: Gambling Bill Advances
Subscribe to PI...DI Today Media Book Available
April 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 7
Illinois: The Customer a Loser Every Time
Illinois Legislature: Confusion Dooms More Gambling as a Loser
Gambling Grows Across the Midwest
FRB and the Midwest Jobs Outlook
Mike Royko's Legacy: Controversy is OK
April 13, 1997, Volume 2, Number 6
Legal Immigrants Take Their Case to Court
Economic Development = Prisons
Bobby Rush Gets Ready to Run for Mayor
Survey of Media Coverage of Changing Government Roles: Mediocre
Dovie Thurman Gave to Her Community
An Event of Note
Gambling Expansion Plays a New Card
March 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 5
UD Secretary Cuomo Commits to Keeping People Removed From Welfare Housed
A Developing Story: Consumer Health Association
Five More Nagging Questions for the Media to Address in Covering Poverty Issues
March 24, 1997, Volume 2, Number 4
FY98 Public Aid Budget Highlights Budget Uninspiring for New State Power:
States' Rights Spin Doctors Borrow A Term
Bits and Pieces...Story Ideas
Five Nagging Questions the Media Should Address in Their Coverage of Poverty Issues
February 24, 1997, Volume 2, Number 3
New Illinois Public Aid Program Brings New Era of Activism
New Low Income Workers and Labor Issues...Keeping Track of Changes
Bits and Pieces...Story Ideas
Legislative Lists/Media Book is Available
February 5, 1997, Volume 2, Number 2
New Illinois Public Aid Plan Hidden Meetings Now SlatedMeetings to Ensure the State Can Claim Community Input Into the State Welfare Plan
Forum: New Public Aid State Will Harm Families...Tips for Action
Governor Pitches Business Leaders for Jobs
State of the Union: Clinton and Welfare
Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Few Thousand Here, A Few Thousand There, Pretty Soon
You're Talking About a Tax Increase
January 20, 1997, Volume 2, Number 1
The 1997 Illinois Road Map for the Poor
Legislative Dates to Watch
Chicago Gears Up to Protect Against Property Tax Increases for Welfare
A Coming Event of Note
How the Media Uses the Word Welfare
1998: PI...DI Adds to News Coverage In Illinois, Fourth Year Ready to Begin
City News Bureau: The Jury is Still Out
December 12, 1998, Volume 3, Number 24
A Behind the Scenes Look at Illinois' Welfare Reduction Efforts: Interview with Howard Peters, Interview with
Margaret Ferguson and This Week's Events
December 31, 1998, Volume 3, Number 25
Welfare Programs Benefit from Criticism and Scrutiny
December 6, 1998, Volume 3, Number 23
Edgar's Parting Gifts for Illinois: The Brain Drain That Didn't Happen, Appointments Stalled by the Senate
Orr Ignored by Daley's Machine in November 3rd Election
UIC's PR Fizzles; and Next in Streetwise
More on City News and Public Housing Forum Focuses on Public Housing
November 15, 1998, Volume 3, Number 22
Group Charges Chicago Short Changes Poor, Cites HUD Audit
Gambling Doesn't Have Support for Expansion In Illinois...Again
Community Service Fellowships Available - Chance to Refocus
October 25, 1998, Volume 3, Number 21
Seven Years After GA Cuts, Impact and Arrogance Remain
Salvadorans' Impressions of Chicago
The 20th Century in Perspective
A Century of Progress, with Pieces Missing
Elections in Illinois Occur on November 3rd
Updates, a New Media Study and Next in Streetwise.
October 15, 1998, Volume 3, Number 20
Details of Public Aid Program Add Unneeded Pressure to Recipients
Loyola Conference: PI...DI Media Survey Reveals Insider's Look at Coverage of Public Policy Issues
Future Issues: Interviews with Howard Peters and Bob Greenstein on Programs Serving those in Poverty
September 21, 1998, Volume 3, Number 19
Don Rose: Expect a Republican Sweep
Rich Miller: The Poshard Plan
PI...DI Survey: The Issues...What About the Issues?
September 14, 1998, Volume 3, Number 18
Starr Report Signals New Era
Illinois' Excuses on Error Rates Don't Add Up
Survey on Media and Public Policy
Next Streetwise: Good Media Practices 10 Principles for Society's Including the Poor
September 7, 1998, Volume 3, Number 17
Special to Readers of Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois
New York Times article on Robert Taylor homes, Sunday, September 6, 1998
August 31, 1998, Volume 3, Number 16
New Study: HIV Hits Poor Women Hard
New Study Says Kids Know What They Want in Guns: Glamour
News Summary: Military, Clinton and State Revenue Crackdown
Illinois Welfare Sanction Problems: On Issue Details Dilemma in the Next Issue of Streetwise, September 1st
Subscriptions Available for PI...DI
July 27, 1998, Volume 3, Number 15
Poshard and Dems Headed for Defeat
One Year Later, The Politics of Welfare Changes
The Best of Times--the Worst of Times; A Tale of Two Societies
Subscriptions Available for PI...DI, Subscribers: Earn Extensions for Referrals
July 6, 1998, Volume 3, Number 14
One Year Later, Welfare Changes in Illinois Chicago Tribune Reports on the Status
On Issue:Intrigue in the 48th Ward Over Jobs
June 1, 1998, Volume 3, Number 13
PUBLIC HOUSING: ANOTHER TRIAL FOR CLINTON
OTHER NEWS OF THE DAY
CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN ILLINOIS INCHES AHEAD, BUT MILES TO GO
RYAN: SELLING BOOZE IN THE STATE OFFICE BUILDING NOT AN ISSUE
May 28, 1998, Volume 3, Number 12
BEHIND THE SCENES ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IN ILLINOIS: LEGISLATION DEVELOPS MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS
April 27, 1998, Volume 3, Number 10
Business and Political Leaders Leave Key Questions Unanswered
Welfare Grant Levels Crisis Ignored in Rush to Change Welfare
Series on "Deal Making in Illinois"
On the News Front
Coming News Events of Interest
Subscriptions Available for PI...DI
April 6, 1998, Volume 3, Number 9
Election 98 and the Poor, Paul Simon: "The Enemy is Indifference"
Taking Risks...A Real Life Example
Series on "Deal Making in Illinois" Continues
Pol Watch: Developing Deals in Springfield
Welfare Levels Up, Sanctions Remain High
March 23, 1998, Volume 3, Number 8
Election 98 and the Poor
Daley Says Chicago's Job Training Programs Laughable; Education is Key
Social Service Organizations: We Have a Role in the Governor's Race
Once Over Lightly
Series on "Deal Making in Illinois"
March 16, 1998, Volume 3, Number 7
A Thought on Illinois Elections and the Poor
Poverty and the Governor's Race By Don Rose
Interviews Reveals Differences in Candidates
March 9, 1998, Volume 3, Number 6
Candidates for Governor Oppose Most Expansion of Gambling
Politics Advances New Death Penalty Criteria
Developing Stories and Issues
Illinois' Budget and Political Rhetoric 20 Year Record of Increases:
Inflation 86.9%, State Spending, 263%
Exclusive: Changes at Chicago's Department of Human Services
February 16, 1998, Volume 3, Number 5
Part II: Interview with Glenn Poshard: "Government is about principles"
New Welfare Numbers for Illinois
February 9, 1998, Volume 3, Number 4
Part I: Interview with Glenn Poshard: "The Poor are Left Out"
Loyola University Lecture Series to Begin: "Deal Making in Illinois"
Methodists on Gambling Expansion
Punishment in Illinois
January 26, 1998, Volume 3, Number 3
Taxes: Illinois Ranks First in Taxing the Poor
Media and the Internet: Times are Changing
Part II: Interview with Roland Burris: "No Illusions It Will Be Easy"
January 19, 1998, Volume 3, Number 2
MLK's Work: The Work Must Continue
Part I: Interview with Roland Burris: Welfare, Taxes and Priorities
January 12, 1998, Volume 3, Number 1
Interview with John Schmidt: Child Care, the Economy, Politics and Jobs: Public and Private Sector News Briefs and Events of Interest
Survey Supports PI...DI's Mission
December 15, 1997, Volume 2, Number 27
Year Ends With Public Aid Levels Down: Economy and Sanctions, Public Aid Error Rate Remains Hig
Major 1997 Poverty Stories
Advocacy for the Poor Plummets
1998 Stories to Watch
1998 Index of Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois
November 17, 1997, Volume 2, Number 26
Poor People Lose School Funding Increase, by Rich Miller
City's Homeless Plan OK'd...Budget Process
Poor Counties on Poverty Watch List Rates of Food Stamp Usage Inconsistent
Part II: An Interview with Kathryn Edin: Low-Wage Market Doesn't Offer Hope
Media Timing: "You have to jump on it" Good Sources = Good News Coverage
Taxes Are Confusing
Survey of Readers
November 4, 1997, A Special Report, Volume 2, Number 25
The City Caves in and Releases Homeless Plan: Let the Buyer Beware
November 3, 1997, Volume 2, Number 24
Chicago's Homeless Plan Tussle Escalates, Lawsuit Threatened: City's Refusal to Talk About
Radical New Homeless Plan
Stop a Moment and Think
An Interview with Kathryn Edin: Conspiracy of Silence Hurts the Poor
October 20, 1997, Volume 2, Number 23
The Watch List: Illinois Counties and Poverty
The Second Round, Issue Decision Making
Chicago's Secret Homeless Plans Continues
October 9, 1997, A SPECIAL REPORT, Volume 2, Number 22
CITY MOVES SECRETLY TO CONTROL HOMELESS PROGRAMS
50th Edition of PI...DI: September 29, 1997, Volume 2, Number 21
That Illinois! Can't Do the Job: Mistakes May Cost Taxpayers $15.6 Million
Discussions on Welfare Changes
Women and Politics
The Nation's Dilemma with Values
Elderly Immigrants Wait for State to Act Other State's Actions Reflect Local Politics
September 4, 1997, Volume 2, Number 19
Sen. Moseley-Braun: Governing by Fantasy
September 15, 1997, 50th Edition, Volume 2, Number 20
Poverty and the Governor's Race By Don Rose
Movements and Patience
September 2, 1997, Volume 2, Number 18
The Politics of Cuts to Kids' SSI: Democrats Going Too Far With Cuts
Apfel Confirmation Hearing May Have Focus on SSI Cuts Sen. Moseley-Braun Raises Cuts Issue
Rep. Bobby Rush Signals Schism for Democrats in 2000
Future Events of Interest
August 26, 1997, Volume 2, Number 17
The Kids Get Rolled with the Punches
Homespun, Homegrown...and a Homerun?
August 21, 1997, Volume 2, Number 16
A Year After Welfare Changed
Bluegills vs. Slots...and the Winner Is
August 18, 1997, Volume 2, Number 15
Poor Disabled Children Targeted for Cuts
Developing Issues
Welfare Changes: A Time to Remember
Illinois Prisons Grow and Grow Minorities and Women Fuel Growth
July 28, 1997, Volume 2, Number 14
Poor Gamblers Simply Spend Too Much Minnesota Report Details Problem Gamblers
Illinois Responds to Poor in Romania
Meanwhile: Updates on Illinois' Responses to its Poor
July 10, 1997, Volume 2, Number 13
A Forgotten Group: People Removed from General Assistance in Illinois
Facing up to new world of welfare
June 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 12
HB2030 = Faster Evictions & Homelessness
Welfare Changes Begin in Illinois
Drug Courts: A Recipe for Success?
June 16, 1997, Volume 2, Number 11
HB585 Gives A Big Tax Break to Business
1990s: Welfare Changes in Illinois
Five Developing Issues
June 4, 1997, Volume 2, Number 10
State Welfare Bill Sails, Hurts the Poor
Winners and Losers This Legislative Session
Why Leaders Are in Control
May 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 9
States' Rights Watch: States Already Were in Control of Welfare
States and Welfare--A Practical View
State Changes Tune on Timetable for IDHS
Sign of Times to Come: Lottery & Gambling
Chicago Defender and the City Lose a Leader
May 19, 1997, Volume 2, Number 8
Illinois' Link Card, Business as Usual: Greg Coler and Currency Exchange's Latest Scam
John Kass: Cynicism and the Media
Welfare Plan Deals Too Harshly with Felons
Springfield Antics: Gambling Bill Advances
Subscribe to PI...DI Today Media Book Available
April 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 7
Illinois: The Customer a Loser Every Time
Illinois Legislature: Confusion Dooms More Gambling as a Loser
Gambling Grows Across the Midwest
FRB and the Midwest Jobs Outlook
Mike Royko's Legacy: Controversy is OK
April 13, 1997, Volume 2, Number 6
Legal Immigrants Take Their Case to Court
Economic Development = Prisons
Bobby Rush Gets Ready to Run for Mayor
Survey of Media Coverage of Changing Government Roles: Mediocre
Dovie Thurman Gave to Her Community
An Event of Note
Gambling Expansion Plays a New Card
March 30, 1997, Volume 2, Number 5
UD Secretary Cuomo Commits to Keeping People Removed From Welfare Housed
A Developing Story: Consumer Health Association
Five More Nagging Questions for the Media to Address in Covering Poverty Issues
March 24, 1997, Volume 2, Number 4
FY98 Public Aid Budget Highlights Budget Uninspiring for New State Power:
States' Rights Spin Doctors Borrow A Term
Bits and Pieces...Story Ideas
Five Nagging Questions the Media Should Address in Their Coverage of Poverty Issues
February 24, 1997, Volume 2, Number 3
New Illinois Public Aid Program Brings New Era of Activism
New Low Income Workers and Labor Issues...Keeping Track of Changes
Bits and Pieces...Story Ideas
Legislative Lists/Media Book is Available
February 5, 1997, Volume 2, Number 2
New Illinois Public Aid Plan Hidden Meetings Now SlatedMeetings to Ensure the State Can Claim Community Input Into the State Welfare Plan
Forum: New Public Aid State Will Harm Families...Tips for Action
Governor Pitches Business Leaders for Jobs
State of the Union: Clinton and Welfare
Your Tax Dollars at Work: A Few Thousand Here, A Few Thousand There, Pretty Soon
You're Talking About a Tax Increase
January 20, 1997, Volume 2, Number 1
The 1997 Illinois Road Map for the Poor
Legislative Dates to Watch
Chicago Gears Up to Protect Against Property Tax Increases for Welfare
A Coming Event of Note
How the Media Uses the Word Welfare
December 30, 1996, Number 23
1996 Finally Ends for the Poor in Illinois
The Hot News Stories for 1997 Poverty Issues to Remain Major News Focus
New Media Book Available in 1997
Index to Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois, News in the Making... (Seven Issues Only in 1996)
December 2, 1996, Number 22
An Interview with Cora Moore, A True American Hero at Cabrini-Green
Illinois Common Cause Director Leaves
Media Workshop for Honing Skills Filling Up
November 15, 1996, Number 21
State Revenues Expected to Increase: Fight Expected Over New Millions
Cuts in Federal Welfare Begin for SSI Recipients...Alcoholics and Drug Users First
A Guide to the Welfare Calendar of Cuts 1997 Will be a Year of Misery for the Poor
Cardinal Bernardin Was a Friend of the Poor
A Splash of Color Brightens Newly Revitalized SRO's in the City
Coming Events...Media Workshop for Sharpening Skills
Chicago Dinners Focus on Racial Issues: Gaps Remain in Quest for Racial Unity
November 7, 1996
Is Relief in Sight?...What the 1996 Election Means for the Poor
How Well did Don Rose Predict the 1996 Election Results?
October 31, 1996
Sen. Paul Simon Talks About Poverty Issues, Denies Run for Governor in 1998
Rep. Bobby Rush Takes on Mayor Daley, Poor Focus of First Skirmish
1996 Election Looms on November 5th, Low-Income Voters Face Serious Decisions
October 22, 1996
Sen. Paul Simon Talks About Poverty Issues
Illinois Hunger Group Probes Cuts
IANO Hosts Conference to Assist Non-Profits Reposition in Era of Reduced Public Money
October 7, 1996
Illinois Moves Fast on Welfare Changes...Too Fast
Edgar Pressed for Budget Money to Study Welfare Changes in Illinois
Southern Illinois and the Poor
Events and Groups Worth Noting
September 11, 1996
Clinton: Challenges Churches to Hire People on Welfare to Lead the Way on Jobs
Business Concerns with Welfare to Work
What is Illinois Doing to Foster Jobs?
What is Public Aid Cooking Up?
August 30, 1996
What the DNC Means for the Poor
Clinton and Jobs for the Poor
The Challenge for the Poor
August 29, 1996
President Clinton: We Need Jobs
August 28, 1996
The Challenges in Chicago's Communities
Liberalism still a Force within the Party But Undermines Its Efforts
States' Rights Watch: California Cuts Moms
Convention Contrasts
August 27, 1996
The Challenges of Moving from Welfare to Employment
"Job Training is More Cost Effective"
August 26, 1996
"I'm not voting for Dole or Clinton."
"We keep our people busy"
August 25, 1996
So, What is the Difference Between Rockwell Gardens and a Prison?
August 24, 1996
States Will Have to Raise Taxes In Political Power Shift
Clinton's Signature on Welfare: New Dilemma for Clients and the States
August 9, 1996
Clinton To Sign Republican Welfare Bill, What Does it Really Mean? (Summary of Final Welfare Conference Bill, by The Children's Defense Fund)
News Tip: EIC Tax Plan Helps Thousands, of Low Income Workers in Chicago
July 18, 1996
Questions Low Income Democrats Ask About the Election
Sources of Community Information
Where Gamblers Live, Illinois Ranks Second
Developing Issues to Watch
The Numbers Reveal Hidden Issues
June 28, 1996
Edgar Wants Control of Low-Income Housing Through Block Grants
1997 Index to Poverty Issues...Dateline Illinois
June 26, 1996
Housing Block Grants Subject of Meeting
Nutrition Programs for the Poor, Focus of Attention in Chicago
Teen Moms and Costs for Children
A New Book Looks at South Africa
June 9, 1996
Democrats Question Party's Loyalty to Core Voters, May Doom Clinton
Spring Legislative Session A Loser
Gambling Expansion Grinds to a Halt
May 12, 1996
Interview with Don Rose on politics and predictions
In Springfield, the Poor continue losing
Food Stamps Now Under the Gun
Edgar's Excellent Adventure
April 23, 1996
An inside look at issues for the poor with the new Motorola plant in Harvard, Illinois
A new study looks at public attitudes on welfare
Six tips on developing news stories
April 11, 1996
What SSI Cuts Really Mean Back Home
Developing Issues to Watch
Coming Events
Subscriptions
April 3, 1996
Jahoda says the Current Gambling Bosses Worse Than the Mob
Illinois Update on Gambling
Mar 16, 1996
Edgar's Office Opposes Hearings, Human Service Reorganization, Part 1...
Intrigue Appears in Edgar's Human Service Reorganization, Part 2...
Mar 10, 1996
An Exclusive Interview: Frances Fox Piven Warns Against Complacency The Fight Must be Renewed
Edgar Stumbles on States' Rights Plan for Illinois' Poor
National Correspondents and Chicago
Media Issues
The Legislative Inside View
Coming Events
Subscriptions
Mar 5, 1996
FY97 State Budget and the Poor
Illinois Association of Non-Profit Organizations (IANO)
National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling
Feb 28, 1996
Illinois Campaign Finance Project
Governor Jim Edgar's FY97 Budget Message
Illinois Association of Non-Profit Organizations (IANO) Forum on the "Super Agency"
National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling Conference in Urbana
Feb 11, 1996
Illinois Begins Move to States' Right
Free Tax Clinics for the Working Poor Outpacing Last Year's Usage
African-American Media Forum
Community News Projects Debuts in Chicago
The Legislative Inside View
News and Views
Coming Events
Jan 14, 1996
Clinton's "Welfare Reform" Guru, David Ellwood Discloses a Failed Strategy
When You Need Media Assistance
A Forgotten Issue...The Plight of Poor Single People
What not to Say in the Media
Free Tax Clinics for the Working Poor
Who Makes Stories in the "Other" Chicago Media