Illinois鈥� budget must put the state鈥檚 opioid epidemic and mental health crisis front-and-center in more than name only CHICAGO, IL 鈥� Yesterday, Governor Rauner outlined spending priorities in his proposed budget for the next fiscal year. While we were pleased that the Administration鈥檚 priorities include combating opioid addiction and addressing systemic challenges in access to […]
CHICAGO, IL 鈥� This afternoon, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered the annual State of the State address. He began today鈥檚 speech by referencing Jane Addams as one of the noteworthy Illinoisans upon whose shoulders we stand as we look to build a better future for our state. As the mother of social work, Addams worked […]
Donor Spotlight: Boeing Chicago-based Boeing is the world鈥檚 largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. The company prides itself on investing in efforts that build, enhance, and contribute to the social fabric of society. Since 2010, Boeing has generously donated more than $250,000 to the 91桃色 Veterans […]
CHICAGO, IL 鈥� 91桃色 opposes any changes to Medicaid which create unnecessary barriers to accessing healthcare, including work requirements. Recently, the federal government issued a notice encouraging states to consider imposing additional restrictions in order to qualify for healthcare through Medicaid 鈥� namely work requirements. Medicaid is a health program funded in partnership by the […]