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Over the past six weeks, our Executive Director Lauren visited coalition partners across the state in Southern Illinois, Bloomington-Normal, Joliet, Springfield, the Quad Cities, and Lake County. Left to right: Joe Bernard, CEO of Spero Family Services, Gary...
This month Illinois Partners joined fellow planning partners, advocates, and working women for the Women’s Economic Power Agenda (WEPA) Summit, a two-day convening focused on how we can work together to build economic power for women. Participants shared ideas,...
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It is also a time to raise awareness about the important role of family caregivers in Illinois and the support they need to care for family and friends....
Last month, Governor Pritzker announced a number of transitions in the leadership of state agencies. Theresa Eagleson, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), will step down at the end of 2023. The Governor has appointed Lizzy Whitehorn to...
On November 9th, the City Council voted to expand paid leave for Chicago workers, guaranteeing workers five sick days and five paid time off days per year, starting in 2024. Read more about the expanded leave ordinance in the Daily Line and WBEZ articles. ### Never...
Arrowleaf is excited to announce that Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first employer in our region to sign a commitment form with Arrowleaf. Left to right: John Cantrell, Haley Robison, Katt Decker, Tor Neal, Rhonda...
We will be covering veto session updates and priorities for the 2024 legislative session. Join Illinois Partners tomorrow for a webinar sharing updates from veto session, as well as health and human service advocacy priorities for 2024. We will discuss key takeaways...
Karen Tamley, President and CEO of Access Living joined a monthly podcast featuring women leaders, for a conversation about creating an equitable world for people with disabilities. Karen shares her personal journey and discusses ongoing disability advocacy and...
Join Illinois Partners on, for a webinar sharing updates from veto session, as well as health and human service advocacy priorities for 2024. We will discuss key takeaways from veto session, upcoming legislative and administrative priorities, as well as an overview of...
Wellness West is hosting an evening discussion addressing key social drivers of health on the West of Chicago. This event aims to bring together experts, community leaders, and individuals passionate about creating positive change. November 7, 2023, at 5pm, Malcolm X...