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Rural Poverty in Southern Illinois Sees Hope Elusive
The ninth installment in a series reports on rural poverty in Southern Illinois. Families in Randolph County cope with low incomes, high bills, and limited aid while hoping for better times. Several households struggle with jobs, Social Security, and government programs, as mental health and housing pressures persist.
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Hope
Ray Meyers
Randolph County
Meyers
Lucy
Luty Adams
ADC
Thompson
Keller
Mississippi
Vichard
Karr
Poly Health
Southern
Illinois
Illnois
Roger Hughes
Bob Hagen
Suzie Hagen
DeMaris Berry