Illinois Partners is a member of the Illinois Revenue Alliance, a broad coalition of advocates for sustained and equitable revenue streams to fund essential programs families need to thrive. Recently, members of the Illinois Revenue Alliance and legislative champions...
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Leadership Transitions in Our Sector
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. Claudette...
Fix Our Homes – Informational Webinar – Mar 3
Join H.O.M.E. for a presentation on statewide home repair resources for seniors. Open to home repair advocates, organizations, community leaders, and seniors. The presentation will be Tuesday, March 3, 11 am. Register here ### Never miss a news item - get our...
Illinois Partners in the Press: Calling on State Leaders to Meet the Moment
Our Executive Director Lauren Wright and Executive Director of Citizen Action Anusha Thotakura recently co-authored an Op-Ed in partnership with the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice calling on Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to stand strong...
Federal Policy Updates
We know many providers and partners are navigating a period of heightened uncertainty and stress as federal actions continue to shift quickly. In recent weeks, the tragic killings of protesters in Minnesota during demonstrations related to ICE activity have...
State Policy Updates – Feb 5
In response to this federal uncertainty, Illinois Partners is working closely with our coalition partners to encourage state leaders to stand strong and continue supporting the vital work of community-based providers and frontline workers across Illinois. At a moment...
2026 Living Wages, Thriving Communities Legislation
We’re proud to announce the three primary policies that the Living Wages, Thriving Communities (LWTC) Campaign will be advocating for in the FY27 budget: Human Service Workforce Sustainability Act (HB4450 / SB2883) Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program -...
Living Wages, Thriving Communities Campaign Press Conference & Advocacy Days – Feb 25
Join the LWTC Campaign as we call on the state to invest in the workers who provide life-saving human services across Illinois. At the press conference, hear directly from chief sponsors of LWTC legislation and leaders at human service organizations about why fair...
Illinois Partners 2026 Policy and Advocacy Kickoff – Feb 5
Join us for our 2026 Policy and Advocacy Kickoff! We will walk through our legislative priorities for the session ahead and share Quarter Two findings from our research series, Federal Changes, Community Consequences. The kickoff will be Thursday, February 5 at noon....
Plain Language Foundations: Building Relationships through Writing – Feb 25
Join Literacy Works for a plan language foundations webinar and learn about: Cultivating a welcoming tone when writing about serious topics Alternatives to common features of bureaucratic, legal, and academic writing styles How you can show that you’re a trustworthy...