Pritzker’s Visit to One of Illinois’ Poorest Places – The Illinoize

Pembroke Township in Kankakee County does have some black farmers, but more than half of the 2,000 residents in the township are unemployed and lack any vital service. Legislation proposed by Rep. Jackie Haas to fund grants to build a natural gas line into the impoverished area was not discussed. Neither Haas, or Sen. Patrick Joyce, who represent Pembroke Township, were present at the media event.