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Deadline week was a busy one in Springfield, with coalition partners showing up across multiple advocacy efforts. These included Save Our SNAP Advocacy Day, the Illinois Revenue Alliance Tax Day Advocacy Event for progressive revenue, Behavioral Health Advocacy Day,...
As we enter the final weeks of the legislative session, critical budget decisions are being made that directly impact the human services workforce and the communities we serve. Join us for our Week of Action or in Springfield to advocate for the investments our...
This session many coalition partners traveled to Springfield and made a strong case for why investing in the human services workforce is essential to the well-being of our communities. A special thank you to our partners Arrowleaf, Alternatives Inc., Easter Seals...
The Illinois Community Health Workers Association (ILCHWA) hosts virtual training focused on public benefits. Participants build the knowledge and confidence to better support communities including understanding public benefits and their impact on community health,...
This conference brings together professionals and leaders working in behavioral health, healthcare, education, workplace wellness, and community organizations to improve outcomes for Arab American and Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) communities. The event offers...
Illinois Partners would like to say a special thank you to the following coalition partners who allowed us to interview them for the next installment of our Federal Changes, Community Consequences research series. These leaders from six organizations generously shared...
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. We wish them great success as they continue to advance the important work of supporting our communities. Karin...
Illinois Partners Executive Director Lauren Wright was recently featured in a joint Chicago Tribune op-ed with Anne Larsen VanderWeele of CACE and Monique B. Jones of Forefront. The commentary was about pushing back on proposed federal certification changes that...
It has been a busy month in Springfield, with House deadline week last week and a great deal of work happening behind the scenes to keep our legislative agenda moving. This month, we worked hard to advance all three bills in our Community Partner Fair Contracting...
On February 26, 2026, frontline human service workers, organizational leaders, advocates and state legislators joined together in Springfield for a press conference to spotlight the key priorities of the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Campaign. Together, we lifted...