Illinois families can apply for money to help pay energy bills

CHICAGO - Illinois families can now apply for more funding to help them with energy bills.

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced $300 million will be available through the "Help Illinois Families" program.

The money can be used for natural gas, propane and electricity bills.

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Recipients receive one-time payments of more than $2,200 based on household size and need.

Families can apply starting Thursday.