“Build Back Better” Now in the Senate

Still awaiting Senate passage is the “social” or “human” infrastructure bill, the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). The House of Representatives passed the BBB on 11/19/21 and many coalition partners support some or all of the provisions of the BBB. It includes...

Participate in Our Workforce Survey

Illinois Partners is conducting a survey to better understand the challenges facing the health and human service workforce. The study will gather information on organizational revenue and expenses, vacancies, turnover, and wage disparities. We encourage all of...

Meet Our New Director of Grassroots Partnerships

This month Illinois Partners highlights our new team member, Adela Carlin, Director of Grassroots Partnerships. Welcome, Adela! We are so glad to have you on our team! “Change must be driven by the people doing the work and the people who are in need of the services...

Honoring Pride Month

June begins a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ liberation. While we can rejoice in the progress the LGBTQ+ movement has made over the years, from the resistance of oppression during the Stonewall Riots to the passing of legislation supporting LGBTQ+ rights, there is...

Our Statewide Webinar with Senator Durbin

Our coalition partners had the opportunity to speak with Senator Durbin in early May, where we discussed the American Rescue Plan Act and the needs of human service providers across the state. Thank you Senator Durbin for your time and for all you do for Health and...