In the early hours of May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping budget reconciliation package by just one vote. The legislation includes harmful cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which could result in...
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Register for FY26 State Budget Review Webinar – Jun 26
Join Illinois Partners, the Responsible Budget Coalition, and the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois for a webinar reviewing the FY26 State Budget. We will discuss what's happening at the federal level in the budget reconciliation process, the FY26 state...
Urge Your Legislator to Support Loan Repayment for Human Service Workers – Jun 26
Join Illinois Partners, the Responsible Budget Coalition, and the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois for a webinar reviewing the FY26 State Budget. We will discuss what's happening at the federal level in the budget reconciliation process, the FY26 state...
Protecting Illinois Families: The Fight Against SNAP & Medicaid Cuts – May 29
Join the Greater Chicago Food Depository for the virtual event: “Protecting Illinois Families: The Fight Against SNAP & Medicaid Cuts.” Submit proposals before June 2nd for Chicago Department of Family and Support Services grants in workforce development. To...
Career Connector Hiring Event at South Suburban College – Jun 26
Hosted by The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and E&ES, this hiring event includes employers in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Transportation, Education, Childcare, Hospitality & more! Because this is a hiring event, attendees are encouraged to bring...
The Network: LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group – May 28, Jun 25
The LGBTQIA+ peer support group offers a welcoming and confidential environment for individuals to share their personal and professional experiences of identifying as LGBTQIA+ while working in today’s climate. Topics explored will include challenges, celebrate...
Advancing Racial Equity in Our Sector – June Series
Join Illinois Partners for Advancing Racial Equity in Our Sector and in the Systems in Which We Advocate. This is a 4-part virtual training series that includes group discussions, breakout sessions, and presentations from experienced leaders. Learn more about our...
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with Wins for IL-Based Doulas, and a Community Caregiver Shower led by NDoula
As we close out May, which is national Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, we want to celebrate all of our partners that make mental health care accessible to people across Illinois. Our partners over at the Well Child...
What We’re Watching at the Federal Level
Like many of you, we are monitoring the changing Federal Landscape and working with our coalition partners to aggregate stories and resources. Below are some key actions and resources you can utilize as you navigate We continue to utilize the National Council of...
Listening Session with Illinois Poverty Commission – May 30
Illinois Partners for Human Service represents our coalition in the Illinois Poverty Commission, specifically leading the Pillar 5 subcommittee tasked with supporting trusted community-based providers in the elimination of deep poverty in Illinois. In this role, we...