U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush joined us during a press conference highlighting the impact of the expanded monthly Child Tax Credit payments in Illinois’ 1st District, which includes south side neighborhoods within our area of service. The press conference featured comments from families who are benefitting from the new monthly payments. The first monthly CTC payment should have arrived in Americans’ bank accounts and mailboxes on Thursday, July 15th. Learn more about tax benefits and check your status.
Press Coverage:
Rush: Child Tax Credit is the “Biggest, Greatest, and Latest” Anti-Poverty Program America Has Undertaken in 50 Years
July 26, 2021
THE CHICAGO CRUSADER
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Child tax credits bring relief to Chicago families, but critics worry some are left out. ‘It doesn’t actually reach many of the most vulnerable.’
July 23, 2021
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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Rush praises new child tax credit legislation as first payments are sent out
July 23, 2021
HYDE PARK HERALD
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