All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
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...
A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development would restrict housing assistance for mixed-immigration-status families, potentially causing about 80,000 people nationwide, including 37,000 children, to lose rental support. Current policy...
The Healthcare Sanctity and Privacy Law (HB1312) strengthens privacy and safety protections at hospital healthcare facilities in Illinois. It requires hospitals to develop policies and protocols when encountering law enforcement agents for the purpose of immigration...
The Chicago Bar Foundation, Forefront, and the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights are launching the Nonprofit Resilience Hub to help Illinois nonprofits understand and respond to federal uncertainty and organizational risks. They are hosting an information...
Join us in expressing gratitude for Cosette Ayele’s leadership and all she has brought to Illinois Partners, as she wraps up her time at our organization on March 31st. Over her time here, Cosette helped take our policy and advocacy work to the next level, including...
The Health and Human Services Coalition of Illinois recently hosted a State of the State and Budget Address watch party. It brought together advocates, providers, and partners from across the state to hear the Governor’s FY27 proposal and reflect on what it means for...
Illinois Partners has moved offices. Please make a note of our new address.
We join many of our coalition partners in mourning the passing of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson. His legacy of organizing, advocacy, and leadership will continue to inspire generations. You can read more about his life and work in coverage by The TRiiBE...
The Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) 19 Asian American advocacy and direct-service organizations including many of our coalition partners. PAVE recently hosted an educational, nonpartisan candidate forum for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, providing...