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. Participants shared ideas,...Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It is also a time to raise awareness about the important role of family caregivers in Illinois and the support they need to care for family and friends....Transitions in State Agency Leadership
Last month, Governor Pritzker announced a number of transitions in the leadership of state agencies. Theresa Eagleson, Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), will step down at the end of 2023. The Governor has appointed Lizzy Whitehorn to...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 about the expanded leave ordinance in the Daily Line and WBEZ articles. ### Never...Subscribe:
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