Lutheran Social Services Pres. Discusses Closing Programs Due To State Budget Impasse
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois President Mark Stutrud talks with Amanda Vinicky about how the state budget impasse is affecting social services.
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Service Provider Cutting 30 Programs Because of Budget Impasse
The state's largest private provider of social services is closing 30 programs serving nearly 5,000 people. Lutheran Social Services of Illinois announced Friday it is laying off 750 employees - about 43 percent of its staff. President and CEO Mark Stutrud says the state owes $6 million.