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Expanding Care Options in the Community: the PACE Program Comes to Illinois – Dec 1
You are invited to join this ASA Chicagoland Roundtable on Aging to hear from Illinois leaders innovating and expanding models of community-based care to better support people who qualify for nursing home level of care. read more…
Building a Welcoming Future: Caring for ALL Livestream – Dec 7
Join ICIRR members and partners for a virtual conversation and hear leaders working on the ground in Black and Brown communities discuss how to build the solidarity we need to create a society that cares for everyone.
IL Partners Visits Coalition Partners Across the State
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.
Women’s Economic Power Agenda Summit
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.
Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country.
Transitions in State Agency Leadership
Last month, Governor Pritzker announced a number of transitions in the leadership of state agencies. read more…
Chicago City Council Approves Expanded Paid Leave for Chicago Workers
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…
Embracing Lived Experience and Recovery in the Workforce
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.
Register Now for Tomorrow’s Webinar
We will be covering veto session updates and priorities for the 2024 legislative session. read more…
Disability Advocacy Podcast Episode with Karen Tamley
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.
