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Transitions in State Agency Leadership
Last month, Governor Pritzker announced a number of transitions in the leadership of state agencies. read more…
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…
Embracing Lived Experience and Recovery in the Workforce
Arrowleaf is excited to announce that Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first employer in our region to sign a commitment form with Arrowleaf.
Register Now for Tomorrow’s Webinar
We will be covering veto session updates and priorities for the 2024 legislative session. read more…
Disability Advocacy Podcast Episode with Karen Tamley
Karen Tamley, President and CEO of Access Living joined a monthly podcast featuring women leaders, for a conversation about creating an equitable world for people with disabilities.
Webinar: Veto Session Updates and Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session – Nov 28
Join Illinois Partners on, for a webinar sharing updates from veto session, as well as health and human service advocacy priorities for 2024. read more…
Bridging the Equity Gap: A Wellness West Forum on Health + Housing – Nov 7
Wellness West is hosting an evening discussion addressing key social drivers of health on the West of Chicago. read more…
SHPA Supportive Housing Summit – Nov 16-17
The Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA) is hosting an in person summit including sessions on Government Affairs, Homelessness, Supportive Housing Development, Professional Development & Capacity Building, Peer Leadership and Development, and more. read more…
Achieving a Healthy Illinois by Eliminating Health Disparities – Dec 4-5
The Illinois Department of Public Health invites you to attend the 2023 Illinois Minority Health Conference, designed to improve knowledge on health disparities and social justice issues and how they affect health outcomes. read more…
We’re Hiring a Director of Advocacy and Workforce Initiatives!
Illinois Partners for Human Service is hiring for a new position of Director of Advocacy and Workforce Initiatives, an experienced leader and advocate for equitable and sustainable solutions for the human service sector. read more…
Alternative Inc. CEO Wins Denise Stennis Award
Congratulations to Bessie Alcantara, Executive Director of Alternatives Inc, on her Denise Stennis Award for leadership excellence and commitment to advancing racial equity in nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising.
Housing Forward Purchases Write Inn building
Through a partnership with Cook County, Housing Forward will purchase the Write Inn to provide shelter for unhoused individuals in their interim housing program. read more…
