SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- As temperatures drop, utility bills will likely increase. For families who are struggling to make ends meet, programs like Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ...

The Trump administration plans to eliminate the Low Income Heat and Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. The program helps millions of people on low income pay for essential utilities. Trump ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they'll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

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