DHS: News

ICED Announces Annual Awards for Hiring and Promotion of People with Disabilities (5/23/2013)
New ISD superintendent Janice Smith-Warshaw featured in the Jacksonville Journal Courier (5/14/2013)
Governor Quinn Proclaims Senior Corps Week in Illinois (5/3/2013)
Transition Success: Michael, Dennie & Ron (4/30/2013)
Governor's Rebalancing Initiative Moving Forward, Murray Developmental Center Transitions Set to Begin (4/19/2013)
Governor Quinn Addresses "Going Home" Rally (4/10/2013)
IDHS Releases Annual Report on State's Child Care Programs (4/10/2013)
Governor Quinn Launches Pledge to Support Child Abuse Prevention (4/4/2013)
Illinois Rebalancing Success Stories (4/4/2013)
Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois (3/8/2013)
ISVI Students in Perfect Pitch at the IHSA Music Competition (3/8/2013)
Chicago Doctor Receives Outstanding Audiology Award (3/5/2013)
Department of Human Services Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Briefing Proposal (3/4/2013)
Governor Quinn Urges Working Families to Take Advantage of Free Tax Preparation (3/1/2013)
IJJC - Study Recommends Extending Juvenile Court Jurisdiction (2/26/2013)
Recommendations on Budgeting for Results, Rationalizing Service Delivery, and Rebalancing Long Term Care (2/24/2013)
State Warming Centers (2/21/2013)
Former JDC Residents Thriving in the Community (2/5/2013)
Governor's Volunteer Service Award Nominations Due Feb. 15 (1/30/2013)
IDHS Announces Important Changes in the Department's Top Management (1/23/2013)
Governor Quinn Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Calling for Increased Diversity in Hiring (1/15/2013)
State Human Service Agencies Develop a Consolidated Year End Financial Reporting Tool (1/9/2013)
Town Hall Meeting on Medicaid Managed Care (1/9/2013)
State Seeks Nominations for Governor's Volunteer Service Awards (1/4/2013)
4 State Warming Centers Closed Today -Winter Storm Eucilid is impacting much of Southern Illinois (12/26/2012)
DHS Office Closings for 12/26/2012 Only - Due to Winter Storm (12/26/2012)
Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Country's 10 Largest States (12/21/2012)
IDHS Employees Help Others Keep Warm & Safe this Winter (12/19/2012)
Governor Quinn Launches New Video to Show Pension Squeeze Impact on Children (12/13/2012)
Secretary Saddler Announces Two Key Management Appointments (12/10/2012)
Governor Quinn Announces Over $34 Million in Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Federal Funding to Strengthen Early Learning Programs in Illinois (12/6/2012)
Redeploy Illinois Program Saves State $40 Million (12/6/2012)
Illinois Expands Prescription Monitoring Program to Help Combat Prescription Drug Abuse (12/3/2012)
Governor Quinn Announces Successful Community Transition for Jacksonville Developmental Center Residents (11/29/2012)
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Teams up with IBM (11/29/2012)
Governor Quinn Launches Internet Campaign "Thanks in Advance" for Pension Reform (11/19/2012)
David Hanson to Head State's Lead Agency Serving People with Physical Disabilities (11/15/2012)
Redeploy Illinois Saves Millions while Putting Youth Back on the Right Track (11/9/2012)
IDHS Secretary Michelle R. B. Saddler & Secretary of State Jesse White Attend SECA Charity Basketball Tournament (11/1/2012)
IDHS to Host Employer Panel Discussion (10/31/2012)
JDC Closure Update: Person-centered Planning Process Ensures Safe Transitions for Residents (10/30/2012)
New Efficiency Tool is Helping to Improve Care to Illinois' Most Vulnerable Residents (10/25/2012)
Governor Pat Quinn Names New Members To Community Volunteerism Commission (10/16/2012)
IDHS Job Fair and Disabilities Expo Draws Hundreds (10/10/2012)
10,000 Documents Already Uploaded to the Centralized Repository Vault (CRV) (10/4/2012)
Secretary Saddler Continues her Southern Illinois Visits (10/2/2012)
IDHS to Celebrate "Unity Day" at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (9/26/2012)
1st Annual 2012 Hispanic Heritage Month Art & Literary Work Contest (8/30/2012)
Summer Jobs Program Shows Importance of Creating Opportunities (8/30/2012)
Secretary Saddler joins C4 Drop In Center Dedication (8/29/2012)
Illinois' CRV System Recognized by National Organization (8/14/2012)
Governor Quinn Announces Michael McCotter as Special Investigator of the DHS Office of Inspector General (7/27/2012)
Person-Centered Planning Behind Initiative to Move Disabled Into Communities WLS-TV Reports (7/26/2012)
DHS Opening 10 Cooling Centers on Saturday Due to Excessive Heat (7/6/2012)
Executive Order to Strengthen Protections of Adults with Disabilities (7/6/2012)
Saturday Cooling Centers (7/6/2012)
Stay Safe During Record High Temperatures (7/6/2012)
Centralized Repository Vault to Launch on July 1 (6/21/2012)
Governor Quinn Announces State Efforts to Keep Residents Safe During High Temperatures (6/18/2012)
DHS Document Management Solution is saving paper and money! (5/25/2012)
A Statement from Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living (5/3/2012)
Governor Quinn Honored for Work to Improve Life for People with Developmental Disabilities in Illinois (4/26/2012)
ICED Honors Legislator, State Employee, Non-Profit, and Media for Hiring and Promoting the Independence of People with Disabilities (4/25/2012)
Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Residents for Exemplary Community Service (4/20/2012)
National Volunteer Week: April 15-21, 2012 (4/16/2012)
DHS to Participate in Employment and Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities (4/4/2012)
Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois: Commends Volunteers for "Getting Things Done" (3/12/2012)
DHS Offers SNAP Assistance to Saline County Residents Affected by Tornado (3/8/2012)
IDHS Southern Illinois Tornado Response (3/7/2012)
IDHS to Host Employer Panel Discussion (2/6/2012)
State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards (1/12/2012)
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Boost Tax Relief for Working Families (1/10/2012)
Division Merger Announcement (1/3/2012)
Governor Commends Budgeting for Results Commission on Reform Recommendations (11/2/2011)
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Highlights Positive Contributions of Hispanic Citizens (10/21/2011)
State to Host Job Fair to Link People with Disabilities and Local Employers (10/17/2011)
Illinois Recognizes State's 86,000 National Service Members (10/12/2011)
IDHS to Host Employment & Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities (9/30/2011)
IDHS Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help People with Disabilities Find Employment (9/29/2011)
Secretary of State Jesse White presents ISVI Student with new Bike (8/25/2011)
IDHS Names Veteran Human Service Professional to Head the Division of Developmental Disabilities (8/19/2011)
Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves During Heat Surge (7/19/2011)
Illinois Department of Human Services Celebrates 21st Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act (7/11/2011)
IDHS’ GEAR UP/Steps AHEAD program to triple scholarship funding for low-income youth in 2011 (7/1/2011)
Governor Quinn Announces SNAP Food Assistance for Flood-Stricken Southern Illinois Counties (6/23/2011)
Illinois Receives $3.4 Million Bonus for Effective Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars (6/20/2011)
DHS Flood Response Demonstrates Culture of Caring (6/14/2011)
Illinois School for the Deaf Celebrates the Class of 2011 (5/31/2011)
ISVI Graduation Ceremony Emotional for Nine Grads and Staff (5/31/2011)
Retiring teacher laments changing times at ISVI (5/31/2011)
Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Initiative Saves State Millions (5/19/2011)
Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois (5/16/2011)
DHS Mental Health employee honored as State Employee of the Year by the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (5/12/2011)
Governor Quinn Activates Agencies’ Flood Response for Southern Illinois (4/29/2011)
Illinois Department of Human Services Holds 6th Annual Human Trafficking Outreach Day (4/22/2011)
Illinois Volunteers Advocate for Community Service (4/7/2011)
Serve Illinois Honors Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service (4/6/2011)
Incentives for Business to Hire Workers with Disabilities (3/11/2011)
DHS Encourages Illinoisans to Lead Healthier Lifestyles During Nutrition Month (3/9/2011)
State Agencies Offer Working Illinois Families Extra Help Again This Tax Season (3/9/2011)
Laura Martinez featured on Fox News in Chicago (2/28/2011)
DHS Personal Assistant cut from American Idol (2/24/2011)
DHS Customer and Personal Assistant Appear on American Idol (1/27/2011)
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help "Put Illinois to Work" Trainees Gain Permanent Employment (1/17/2011)
Governor Quinn Urges Participation in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (1/14/2011)
Governor Quinn to Honor Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service (1/12/2011)
Dangers of Impaired Driving During the Holidays (12/22/2010)
Michelle R.B. Saddler to Resume Post at Department of Human Services (12/16/2010)
Put Illinois to Work to Continue Until Jan. 15 (12/1/2010)
Reduce the Risk of Depression During the Holidays (12/1/2010)
IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Spreads the Word About Employment Services for People with Disabilities (11/23/2010)
Funding to Improve the Employment Outlook for People with Disabilities (11/10/2010)
Grant to Help Send Low-Income Youth to College (11/10/2010)
Governor Quinn Announces Temporary Extension of Successful Jobs Program (9/30/2010)
Governor Quinn Calls on Congress to Extend Jobs Program (9/14/2010)
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week in Illinois (9/13/2010)
State Agencies Announce Efforts to Save Lives Through Suicide Prevention and Awareness (9/8/2010)
IDHS Continues to Provide Disaster SNAP Benefits (9/1/2010)
Governor Quinn Announces Food Stamps Available for Northern Illinois Flood Victims (8/31/2010)
Grace Hong Duffin named as Acting Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services (8/27/2010)
Illinois Food Stamp Cases Continue to Rise (8/4/2010)
More Than 22,000 Jobs Created Through Put Illinois to Work Program (7/20/2010)
Governor Quinn Calls on Employers to Sign Up at PutIllinoisToWork.Illinois.Gov (6/23/2010)
IDHS Secretary Saddler Announces More Good News (6/18/2010)
Williams vs. Quinn Preliminary Settlement (6/3/2010)
Volunteer Conference to be held May 13 & 14 (5/11/2010)
Governor Quinn Announces 2,825 Jobs Created (5/3/2010)
'Put Illinois to Work' Employment Program (4/26/2010)
Human Trafficking Outreach Day (4/20/2010)
Serve Illinois Honors Illinoisans for Exemplary Community Service (4/20/2010)
Prominent Human Service Professionals to Fill Key Positions (4/1/2010)
Quinn Proclaims March Nutrition Month; Seven Illinoisans Honored (3/26/2010)
Seeking Nominations for Governor's Volunteer Service Awards (3/2/2010)
New Web Site Creates Illinois 'Hub for Housing' (1/5/2010)
Teen REACH Stop the Violence Summit Day (11/15/2009)
Child Care Boost for Illinois' Working Families (10/20/2009)
Americorps Program Celebrates its 16th Anniversary (10/15/2009)
Educating Illinoisans on the Safe Use of Methadone (9/10/2009)
One-Stop Social Service Help Line in Illinois (8/25/2009)
Nearly $9 million for AmeriCorps Programs in Illinois (8/19/2009)
19th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act (7/16/2009)
Changes in WIC Food Program (6/25/2009)
Cooling Centers are Safe Havens From the Heat (6/25/2009)
DHS Celebrates the Success of Safety NETS Basketball League, an Anti-Violence Program (6/22/2009)
H1N1 (Swine) Flu (5/5/2009)
Human Trafficking Outreach Day (4/21/2009)
IDHS Celebrates the Tip-off of the Safety NETS Basketball League (4/21/2009)
IDHS Joins National Volunteer Week (4/19/2009)
Supported Employment/"Say it out loud" Forum (4/17/2009)
Two Additional Workshops for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (4/8/2009)
State Program Helps Divert Young Offenders From Prison (3/31/2009)
Disaster Assistance Program Providing $30 Million (3/30/2009)
Program to Help Stabilize Neighborhoods Devastated By Foreclosures Launched (3/4/2009)
Web Applications for Cash, Medical and Food Stamps Available (2/26/2009)
Governor Quinn Launches Illinois Recovery Website (2/23/2009)
IDHS Announces Plans for a One-stop 24-hour Social Service Help Line (2/11/2009)
State Offers Illinois Families Extra Help During Tax Season (1/22/2009)
Take Advantage of Warming Centers During Cold Snap (1/16/2009)
Grants to Help Persons with Disabilities Stay in Their Own Homes (12/30/2008)
Lake County IDHS Office Recipient of Nationwide Award (12/30/2008)
Reduce Poverty and Help Families through Landmark Illinois Poverty Summit (12/16/2008)
Serve.Illinois.Gov Connects Volunteers to Opportunities Statewide (12/2/2008)
Lawsuit Settlement Empowering People with Developmental Disabilities (11/13/2008)
Final Extension for Disaster Food Stamps for Northern Illinois Flood Stricken Counties (10/29/2008)
Governor Salutes Illinois Businesses that Employ People with Disabilities (10/29/2008)
Website Provides Volunteer Opportunities (10/29/2008)
Boost in Temporary Assistance Benefits for Low Income Families (10/17/2008)
Mental Health Block Grant Application - FY 2009 (10/16/2008)
Assistance for Northern Illinois Flood Stricken Counties (10/8/2008)
Blagojevich Administration Receives Over $2 Million to help Veterans Reintegrate into Communities (10/2/2008)
Governor Blagojevich Salutes Illinois Businesses that Employ People with Disabilities (10/2/2008)
Blagojevich Administration Provides Services and Assistance to Thousands of Katrina Evacuees Still Living in Illinois (9/18/2008)
Blagojevich administration steps up for healthcare at Fiesta Boricua (9/18/2008)
Department of Human Services Announces Changes to Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services in the South Suburbs (9/18/2008)
NAMI Illinois pledges support for IDHS plans for mental health services in the south metropolitan area (9/18/2008)
Change in Link Card Procedure (8/5/2008)
Free Back-to-School Haircuts for Low Income Youth (8/5/2008)
Emergency Food Stamp program for residents of 18 flood stricken counties (7/8/2008)
Governor Blagojevich reminds families that the state provides cooling centers (7/7/2008)
Illinois' Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Draft for Public Comment (6/5/2008)
Blagojevich administration to hold welcoming day for new Americans (5/31/2008)
Historic Reduction in Repeat Crimes by Ex-Offenders (5/19/2008)
IDHS Reaches Out to Families (5/15/2008)
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Day (5/5/2008)
"Say It Out Loud" Campaign (5/1/2008)
3rd Human Trafficking Outreach Day (4/28/2008)
Crisis Counseling Services for Area Flood Victims (4/11/2008)
Additional $5 million for Food for Families in FY09 (4/3/2008)
Second Series of Statewide Town Hall Meetings (4/3/2008)
Gov. Blagojevich proclaims March Nutrition Month (3/19/2008)
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention Program (3/18/2008)
Statewide Program to Promote Healthy Lifestyle for Schools, Students and Communities (2/19/2008)
Plans for a One-stop 24-hour Social Service Help Line (2/14/2008)
Statewide Town Hall Meetings to Address Underage Drinking (2/14/2008)
First in the Nation: Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder program for Illinois (2/4/2008)
IDHS 2007 Legislative Update (2/4/2008)
Gov. Blagojevich Steps up Attack on Human Trafficking (1/14/2008)
New Law to Generate Funds for Autism Research and Awareness (1/9/2008)
Screening and Treatment for Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (12/20/2007)
Blagojevich Administration Announces New Program to Help Stop Youth Violence (12/14/2007)
Food Stamp Program Recognized Nationally (11/28/2007)
IDHS Celebrates First Worldwide Diabetes Day (11/15/2007)
Gov. Blagojevich Launches 2007 Winter Heating Assistance Program (10/31/2007)
Peoria Area Businesses Honored for Employing People with Disabilities (10/31/2007)
Americorps Volunteers Pledge to Help Others through Community Service (10/24/2007)
ISBE & IDHS Announce National Conference (10/22/2007)
Southern Illinois Businesses Honored for Employing People with Disabilities (10/17/2007)
Illinois Receives $13.9 Million to Expand Drug Treatment and Recovery Options (10/2/2007)
Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (9/26/2007)
State Gets Increased Power to Enforce DUI Laws (9/25/2007)
Gov. Blagojevich Announces $10 Million Grant for Alcohol Prevention Programs (9/19/2007)
Gov. Blagojevich Signs Law to Protect Teens from 'alcopop' Advertising (9/19/2007)
Welcome to the New DHS Website! (9/10/2007)
State and Macon County Program Helps Divert Young Offenders from Prison (8/24/2007)
Governor Blagojevich announces the opening of the first Illinois Welcoming Center for New Americans (7/26/2007)
WIC Customers and Seniors Shop for Produce at Springfield Farmers Market (7/24/2007)
Illinois celebrates 17th year of leading the way through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (7/19/2007)
New Superintendent named for the Illinois School for the Deaf (7/16/2007)
Governor Blagojevich and IDHS launch Mental Health Anti-Stigma Campaign at Taste of Chicago (6/27/2007)

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