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Please join us in thanking individuals who are retiring or taking a break for their dedicated leadership, and in welcoming those stepping into new roles. After more than four years of service as President & CEO, Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento moved on from Cara...
We are so grateful for the incredible leadership and heart of our team as we navigate an exciting season of transition. From January through April, Cosette Ayele will be moving to part-time as they step into a new role as Executive Director of Chicago Quilombo. We are...
This year’s veto session was one of the most impactful in recent memory, and it moved several major issues that had been years in the making. After countless rounds of negotiations, Illinois finally reached a deal on long-awaited transit reform. The package...
This month, the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign brought together state legislators, leaders of human service organizations and policy advocates for a Roundtable discussion about strategies and next steps to push our policies to the next level this upcoming...
The Illinois Commission to End Hunger will be hosting a webinar series to dive deeper into the technical policy changes and implementation of the SNAP Program. SNAP is our nation’s front-line of defense against hunger. It helps feed approximately 1.9 million Illinois...
The American Society on Aging Chicagoland Roundtable, hosted by RUSH, brings together Chicago area professionals in aging every other month to share and explore important topics related to aging. In December, Illinois Partners will be joining a panel of leaders from...
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we want to highlight that the American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) offers free beadwork classes to learn a meaningful craft that connects to Native heritage, storytelling, and identity. No experience required, supplies...
Human services are essential to the well-being of every community. As human service professionals, we know our work is rooted in care, connection, and community – but not everyone sees it that way. Join us for a reframing training where we’ll explore how the words we...
As we begin the state legislative session, join us for a dynamic training series designed to prepare human service professionals to effectively engage in advocacy. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the legislative process, learn key advocacy strategies,...
Because the more you know, the more effective you can be... New Resource: Early Childhood Immigration Toolkit from Start Early Start Early released a new Illinois-focused toolkit to help early care and learning programs prepare for immigration enforcement activities....