Latest News
Latest News & Upcoming Events
Lessons from Illinois Advocates: Open Panel – Feb 2
Join Panel about building power in human services through advocacy in action.
SNAP Rules Are Changing Outreach Materials
SNAP rules are changing on February 1, 2026, and the Illinois Commission to End Hunger has created ready-to-use outreach materials to help inform Illinoisans about what to expect. read more…
Public Benefits Training for Early Childhood Providers
DuPage Federation developed an interactive self-paced training course for early childhood providers who are interested in learning the basics of public benefits. read more…
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. read more…
Illinois Launches EngAging Illinois: A Bold, Age-Friendly Vision for the State
This month the Illinois Department on Aging released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well.
read more…
Invisible Consequences: How Federal Policy Shapes Economic Security for Older Adults – Jan 28
This free workshop, hosted by the American Society on Aging, explores how legislative changes impact older adults. read more…
Quarter 2 Report: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty
To our coalition partners,
Today we’re sharing our Quarter 2 report, Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty, the latest in our Federal Changes, Community Consequences series. read more…
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…
