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State Budget Enacted
Illinois’ FY22 budget was enacted under SB2800 (Appropriations, including Capital) and SB2017 (Budget Implementation Act).
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Clear Language Lab Professional Development – July-Sep
Literacy Works is offering several trainings for mission driven organizations to learn how to incorporate inclusive, human-centered language into communications in order to drive systems change. read more…
Meet Our New Director of Grassroots Partnerships
This month Illinois Partners highlights our new team member, Adela Carlin, Director of Grassroots Partnerships. Welcome, Adela! We are so glad to have you on our team!
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Our New Report: Human Services in McLean County’s Economy
Illinois Partners’ new report, “The Economic Impact of the Human Services Sector in McLean County,” shows that the human services sector is the county’s 5th largest employer and is a net contributor to the county’s GDP. read more…
Honoring Pride Month
June begins a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ liberation. While we can rejoice in the progress the LGBTQ+ movement has made over the years, from the resistance of oppression during the Stonewall Riots to the passing of legislation supporting LGBTQ+ rights, there is still much work to be done. read more…
Our Statewide Webinar with Senator Durbin
Our coalition partners had the opportunity to speak with Senator Durbin in early May, where we discussed the American Rescue Plan Act and the needs of human service providers across the state. read more…
Reimbursement Rates and the True Value of Human Services
Illinois Partners’ report analyzes human service reimbursement rates over the past two decades. Using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), we performed a cross-sector comparison of how rates have kept up with cost-of-living increases.
It is Time to Fully Fund Human Services in Illinois
To serve Illinoisans well, the human service sector must be funded appropriately and human service professionals paid fairly. This infographic (with links to supporting research) shows that to keep up with the rising costs and greater demand for human services, state government must stabilize the sector through a fully funded budget. Learn more about funding shortages over the past 20 years, how the sector drives job growth, the impact of the new minimum wage law and what must be done to stabilize human services in Illinois.
