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Illinois Partners Closed for the Holidays
Our offices will be closed from Monday, December 22nd, through Friday, January 2nd. See you in 2026!
End of Year Letter from Our Executive Director
Dear Coalition Partners,
As the year wraps up, I want to say this plainly: this has been a hard year. read more…
End of Year Policy Resources
As the year closes, we wanted to share some resources to help you start strong in 2026. read more…
Introducing the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Legislative Champions for 2026!
The Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign is so excited to announce our legislative champions for the 2026 session!
Building Power in Human Services: Advocacy in Action – Jan
To help prepare for the legislative session, Illinois Partners is offering a four-part advocacy training series this January.
Apply for the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program!
Do you have student loan debt? Have you worked at a community-based organization that provides human services in Illinois for 2 years or more? read more…
Epidemics of Injustice Course – Jan
Epidemics of Injustice (EofI) is an annual, interdisciplinary public health course open to the public as a non-credit experience, free of charge. read more…
Racial Equity Collective Statewide Cohort
The Racial Equity Collective Cohort brings together regional leaders to build cross-sector partnerships that advance racial equity statewide. read more…
Funding Opportunity for Support Workforce Development
In the third round of the program, an additional $10 million in Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program grants will address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals who are underemployed, unemployed, or underrepresented. read more…
Shriver Center to Sunset at the End of 2025
We are saddened to hear that our coalition partner Shriver Center on Poverty Law will be closing after more than 50 years. read more…
