New aid recipient profile rises in hard times
Township welfare rolls swell as record unemployment affects south and west suburban residents. Officials note a shift to middle-aged homeowners seeking interim general assistance. Budgets stretch as more first-time recipients share stories of lost jobs and dwindling savings.
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Township officials praise workfare as a success in southwest suburbs
Township leaders say the Illinois workfare program saves money and supports job training while Chicago's advisory committee questions its value and calls for termination if savings and employability proofs fail. In contrast, southwest suburbs report cost cuts and morale boosts for long-time unemployed middle aged workers.
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Researchers pursue help for diabetics
Researchers may near new techniques to aid diabetics, including islet transplantation and implanted insulin pumps. Experts note improved monitoring via home blood glucose meters and test strips, with better control extending life and reducing complications.
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Norman Soler
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