HHS Coalition Advocacy Event – Mar 1

Join us for our upcoming Advocacy Event with the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois, highlighting the importance of prioritized investment in human services. We will hear from community-based providers, advocates, and legislators about the budget, policy...

4th Annual Restorative Justice Conference – May 31

Registration is now open for BUILD’s annual conference focused on restorative justice, themed Renewing Hope, Reigniting Vision and Repairing Harm; Restoring Human Connections. Participants will be introduced to innovative, successful approaches to addressing equity,...

Healthy Illinois Campaign Awarded Justice and Equity Award

Join us in congratulating the Healthy Illinois Campaign for the 2024 Justice and Equity Award from the American Society on Aging Advisory Council. This award is presented to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions to promoting equity and...

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration

On February 20th, our coalition partner HANA Center celebrated the Lunar New Year and welcomed the Year of the Blue Dragon. More than 100 community members of all ages took part in the festivities and enjoyed activities like Saebae (intergenerational New Year’s...

Mary Killough to Be New Director of Department of Aging

On February 13, Governor JB Pritzker announced the appointment of Mary Killough, a lifelong advocate for older adults, as the next director of the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA). She will assume the position in March, pending Senate confirmation. Killough...