The 2011 Report on Illinois Poverty is Now Interactive
The Social IMPACT Research Center has launched a new interactive poverty data portal to complement the recently released 2011 Report on Illinois Poverty. The Report includes an analysis of asset poverty by county. Read MoreChildren's Savings Accounts
IABG is the leading voice for Universal Children's Savings Accounts in Illinois. We believe that every child should have access to a financially secure future. Join the movement today. Read MoreA Request from the New Director of the CFPB
With Richard Cordray as its first Director, the CFPB now hasthe full authority necessary to investigate and examine financial institutions, payday lenders, private student lenders, credit bureaus, mortgage companies and other financial firms. On his first day as Director, Richard Cordray is asking consumers to tell their story. Read MoreIf it Walks and Talks Like a Payday Loan...
Community Groups across the country, including the Illinois Asset Building Group (a project of Heartland Alliance), have been fighting the payday loan industry. We call them sharks. They’re a predatory industry. An industry outside of mainstream banks and other financial institutions.But what if we were wrong? Read MoreThe Illinois Asset Building Group (IABG) is a diverse statewide coalition invested in building the stability and strength of Illinois communities through increased asset ownership and asset protection.



