Take Charge Illinois!
Regain Your Financial Footing.
Given today’s economy, more residents are facing financial hardship than at any time in our state’s history. In fact, more than 82,000 Illinoisans filed for bankruptcy in 2010, and many more are struggling to make ends meet. Often times weekly paychecks no longer cover expenses, and credit card bills are piling higher and higher. And in other cases, residents are just one medical emergency or job loss away from finding themselves with debts they are unable to repay.
Faced with those realities, Comptroller Topinka launched Take Charge Illinois to assist Illinois residents in regaining their financial footing. Through the program, Illinois communities and organizations may schedule financial workshops hosted by the Comptroller’s Office to address everything from the tracking of daily expenses and budgeting, to taking advantage of foreclosure crisis and credit card assistance. Programs include certified counseling for rehabilitating credit scores, late or missed mortgage payments and other fiscal issues.
If you are interested in scheduling a program, please contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 217-782-2673 to set up an appointment. Our staff will work closely with you to schedule a date and deliver counseling of importance to your audience.
Together, we can help residents throughout the state to regain their financial footing.