State Senator Doris Turner is encouraging all eligible people to apply to this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help with utility costs. Applications will be accepted starting Oct. 2 through Aug. 15, 2024.

"Energy Bill assistance is vital as utility costs continue to rise," said Turner. "No one should have to decide if they can heat their homes in the winter or put food on the table." Energy bill assistance offered through the Help Illinois Families Program in program year 2023 will provide $237 million to eligible families to assist with natural gas, propane, and electri...