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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...

Register Today for Our FY25 Budget Address Webinar – Feb 23

Illinois’ legislative session has begun, and we have upcoming events to help you understand and advocate for human service sector priorities. Join IL Partners and a panel of health and human service advocates to learn more about the Governor’s FY25 Budget Address and...

HHS Coalition Virtual Advocacy Event – Mar 1

Join the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois for a virtual advocacy event in support of prioritized investment for health and human services in Illinois. You will hear from community providers, policy advocates, and a legislative panel on budget and policy...

National Public Housing Museum Exhibit: EVICTED

This free exhibit is inspired by Matthew Desmond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City It will be staffed by museum educators who bring their cultural expertise and lived experience. No reservations or tickets are required,...

22nd Annual CARRE Policy Conference: Building Bridges to Success – Feb 8

This year’s conference of the Council of Advisors to Reduce Recidivism through Employment, or CARRE, is subtitled “Redefining Reentry Through Collaboration and Innovation.” Safer Foundation invites policymakers, innovators, and community leaders to conference that...

Carol Sharp Joins The Night Ministry as President and CEO

Carol J. Sharp has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of The Night Ministry. Sharp assumed her responsibilities on August 14, 2023. "Carol is a visionary and collaborative leader with a powerful commitment to The Night Ministry's mission and values,"...