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Gov. Pritzker Announces Deputy Governor, IDHS Transitions (9/8/2023)
Illinois Joins Global Campaign to Raise Awareness About Opioid Recovery During National Recovery Month (9/8/2023)
Joint Statement from Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Human Services (8/11/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Mental Health Center Renamed for Elizabeth Packard (8/9/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Boards and Commissions (8/4/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action August 04, 2023 (8/4/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Establishing Farm to Foodbank Program in Illinois (8/3/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action July 28, 2023 (7/28/2023)
Pritzker Administration Invests in Early Childhood with Early Intervention Incentive Payments (7/25/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action June 30, 2023 (6/30/2023)
Pritzker Administration Launches Home Illinois Anti-Homelessness Initiative (6/14/2023)
Pritzker Administration Announces Citywide Crisis Prevention & Response Unit (5/23/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Encourages Illinois Medicaid Customers to Complete Renewals to Ensure Continued Coverage as Federal Pandemic-era Policies End (5/1/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $14 Million in Grant Awards for Human Service Providers (4/14/2023)
Pritzker Administration Announces Transformation Initiative for State-Operated Developmental Centers (3/8/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Concludes Smart Start Illinois Tour with Visits to Quad Cities and Rockford (2/22/2023)
Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Providers $25 Million to Address Gun Violence (2/21/2023)
Gov. Pritzker's Smart Start Illinois Tour Continues with Visits to Peoria and Macomb (2/21/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Continues Smart Start Tour with Visit to Erie Neighborhood House in Chicago (2/17/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Launches Smart Start Tour with Visits to Springfield, Metro East, and Mount Vernon (2/16/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Proposes Transformative, Generational Investments in FY24 Budget (2/15/2023)
Isp, Idhs, And Tasc Expanding Deflection Initiative To Improve Communities (2/14/2023)
Pritzker Administration Announces Inaugural Cohort of the Governor's Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) (2/3/2023)
ISBE receives $4 million federal grant to support and strengthen early childhood system (2/1/2023)
New Retailers Come on Board for SNAP Recipients to Buy Food Online and Shop Right from Their Mobile Device (2/1/2023)
Illinois Human Services Seeks to Educate SNAP Households to Prepare for USDA's Return of SNAP Benefits to Pre-Pandemic Levels (1/17/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Visits Ball Elementary School to Highlight Investments in Early Childhood Education (1/5/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Investments in Early Childhood Initiatives During Visit to Carole Robertson Center for Learning in Chicago (1/4/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions (12/16/2022)
Department of Human Services Launches Campaign to Help Those with Gambling Problems (12/14/2022)
Governor Pritzker Signs Historic Unemployment Insurance Agreement (12/8/2022)
Illinois Department of Human Services Announces $5 Million in Additional Funding to Expand Emergency Shelter Capacity (12/8/2022)
Illinois Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families Launches Public Education Campaign (11/11/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Investments in Child Care Focused on Supporting Providers and Working Families (11/3/2022)
IDHS and DCEO Launch First-Ever Human Services Capital Grant Program (11/2/2022)
Illinois DCFS Presents Inaugural Family First Act Summit (11/1/2022)
Pritzker Administration Launches Effort to Strengthen Children's Mental Health Care (11/1/2022)
Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (10/25/2022)
Notice to the Media Incident Involving Protected Health Information (10/25/2022)
Pritzker Adminstration Secures $14.4 Million To Provide New Markets For Underserved Farmers (10/25/2022)
Notice to the Media - Incident Involving Protected Health Information (10/21/2022)
Illinois Safe2help Program Supports Students Across The State (10/20/2022)
Pritzker Administration Announces 988 Suicide (10/14/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Unlock Resources to Assist Asylum Seekers (9/14/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Departments (9/6/2022)
Pritzker Administration Launches State-Wide Employment and Retention Strategy (8/31/2022)
Governor Pritzker Announces up to $100 Million in Grants to Advance Anti-Violence Funding in Greater Illinois (8/30/2022)
New Student Loan Repayment Program Launches for Community Behavioral Health Care Professionals (8/19/2022)
Gov. Pritzker and Illinois State Board of Education Announce $54 Million Increase in Early Childhood Education Funding (8/18/2022)
Disaster flood relief provided to almost 500 at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) serving St. Clair and Washington Counties (8/9/2022)
Pritzker Administration Approaching $1 Billion in Capital Investments for 24/7 State Facilities through Rebuild Illinois (8/8/2022)
Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response (8/1/2022)
Governor Pritzker and Attorney General Raoul Announce Next Steps in Combatting Opioid Epidemic (7/29/2022)
Governor Pritzker Launches Illinois Cares for Kids Statewide Enrollment Campaign "I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!" (7/26/2022)
Governor Pritzker Calls on Federal Government to Increase Monkeypox Virus Vaccination Efforts (7/21/2022)
Pritzker Administration Launches Multi-Agency Effort to Bring Additional State Support to Highland Park and Surrounding Areas (7/21/2022)
Pritzker Administration Announces 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to Strengthen Mental Health Support Across Illinois (7/15/2022)
Governor Pritzker Announces $60 Million Competitive Grant Program for Early Childhood Construction in Illinois (7/13/2022)
Illinois Fiscal Year 2022 Narrow Cost Analysis Report (6/30/2022)
Community organizations, IDHS and CPS unite to provide summer jobs and support to young people in Chicago (6/16/2022)
Illinois Department of Human Services Releases First-Ever Statewide Assessment of Gambling (6/16/2022)
HFS Urges Medicaid Customers to Update Their Addresses Before the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (6/15/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Nation-Leading Investments in Early Childhood (6/13/2022)
Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mental Health Workforce in Illinois (6/10/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Fight Food Insecurity and Increase Availability of Healthy Options (6/9/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - HB0107 (5/27/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend (5/26/2022)
Pritzker Administration Takes Action to Support Families Amid Baby Formula Shortage (5/17/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - HB2991 (5/13/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - SB0062 (5/6/2022)
Governor Pritzker Announces $113 Million in Anti-Violence Funding Now Available (5/2/2022)
Governor Pritzker Highlights $309 Million Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners (4/29/2022)
CMS Finalizes State Agency Relocations in Chicago (4/15/2022)
Governor Pritzker Launches Overdose Action Plan, Names Chief Behavioral Health Officer (3/21/2022)
Illinois Department of Human Services Awards $4 Million in Grants to Support Students Preparing to Become Behavioral Health Workers (3/21/2022)
Governor Pritzker Launches Initiative to Improve Behavioral Health Services for Children (3/18/2022)
IDHS Recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (3/8/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Over $150 Million in Funding to Reduce Gun Violence (2/3/2022)
Gov. Pritzker Expands the Reimagine Public Safety Act to Further Interrupt Gun Violence (12/10/2021)
Governor Pritzker Announces Applications Now Open for Nearly $300 Million in Additional COVID-19 Emergency Assistance for Illinois Renters and Landlords (12/6/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Nation-Leading Child Care Recovery Grants (12/2/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis, Pledges $250 Million Investment for Hardest Hit Communities (11/1/2021)
Nearly 10,000 State Employees to Get Vaccinated After State Announces Agreement for IDVA, IDHS Employees (10/25/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order to Protect Young Children Not Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine (10/22/2021)
Nearly 2,100 State Workers Covered Under Vaccination Agreements with Unions After State Reaches Fifth Agreement (10/20/2021)
State of Illinois Launches New School Safety Initiative, Safe2Help Illinois (10/20/2021)
State Reaches First Union Agreement For Vaccine Mandate in Illinois' Congregate Facilities (10/20/2021)
Pritzker Administration Announces Six New Retailers for SNAP Recipients to Buy Food Online (10/19/2021)
State Reaches Two New Union Agreements to Ensure Nearly 1,300 More State Workers in Congregate Facilities are Vaccinated (10/7/2021)
Youth Development Programming Capacity Building Technical Assistance Announcement (10/7/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $443 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed, More Than 90 Percent of State's Initial Relief Allocation (10/1/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $44 Million Investment in Workforce Training for Jobseekers and At-Risk Youth (9/23/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Nation-Leading Childcare Investments to Support Parents and Providers in COVID-19 Recovery (9/13/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Launches Comprehensive Approach to Fighting Homelessness in Illinois (9/3/2021)
Illinois Rental Payment Program Distributes Over $252 Million, 50% of State's Relief Allocation Paid to Renters and Landlords Impacted By COVID-19 (9/2/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Nation-Leading Legislation Expanding Access to Mental Healthcare (8/25/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Preventing Underage Electronic Cigarette Sales (8/24/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation to Advance Equity in Higher Education (8/23/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation that Expands Protections for Immigrant and Refugee Communities (8/19/2021)
Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Ford County for Residents Impacted by Flash Flooding (8/19/2021)
Illinois Rental Payment Program Provides Over $209 Million to Renters and Landlords Impacted By COVID-19 (8/13/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Safety and Mental Health Resources for First Responders (8/12/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - HB15 (8/6/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - HB19 (8/6/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Groundbreaking Package of Legislation Removing Financial Barriers to Feminine Hygiene Products for Women and Girls (8/5/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Mask Requirement for Pre-K-12 Schools, Long-Term Care Facilities, to Prevent Spread of Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Delta Variant (8/4/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Further Establishing Illinois as the Most Welcoming State in the Nation (8/2/2021)
Pritzker Administration Provides More Than $185 Million in Assistance to Help Tenants Avoid Eviction (7/30/2021)
Pritzker Administration Announces $13 Million Investment to Expand Access to Life Saving Medication in Opioid Crisis Fight (7/27/2021)
Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in McLean County for Residents Impacted by Storms, Flooding (7/16/2021)
Governor Pritzker Announces Next Round of Rental Assistance as Eviction Moratorium Phases Out (7/14/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces New Package of Incentives for Vaccinated Frontline State Employees (7/7/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Significant Expansion of Financial Assistance for Families Seeking Child Care and Providers (6/29/2021)
Pritzker Administration Announces $54 Million Investment in Increased Rates for In-Home Care Providers (6/29/2021)
Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in DuPage County for Residents Impacted by Weekend Tornadoes (6/25/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Highlights Successes in Balanced Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (6/17/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Signs FY22 State Budget into Law (6/17/2021)
Gov. Pritzker: Illinois Families Encouraged to Take Advantage of Expanded Federal Child Tax Credit (5/6/2021)
Pritzker Administration Announces $1.6 Billion in Federal Aid to Increase Access to High Quality Early Childhood Education and Childcare (4/16/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Cabinet Reappointments (3/25/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces 23 Key Appointments (3/19/2021)
Pritzker Administration Launches Pilot Program to Support Quality Improvements for Child Care Providers in Rural Illinois Communities (3/19/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $4 Million Investment To Expand Career Training For At-Risk Youth In Illinois (2/24/2021)
Gov. Pritzker Announces One Million Illinois Children to Receive Monthly Food Aid Following Expansion of Pandemic EBT Program (2/23/2021)
Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal (2/17/2021)
Weather Causing Federal Vaccine Delivery Delays (2/16/2021)
State Directs Excess Vaccine from Pharmacy Partnership Program to Those Eligible in Phase 1B (2/3/2021)
Interagency Working Group on Poverty and Economic Security meeting (1/12/2021)
Governor Pritzker Announces Reduced Co-Pays of $1.25 for Parents in Illinois' Child Care Assistance Program (12/30/2020)
Governor Pritzker Announces Expanded Assistance for Illinois Child Care Providers (12/23/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Over $1.3 Billion in COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Funding Awarded to Illinois Businesses and Families in 2020 (12/18/2020)
State of Illinois Finishes First Among Populous States and Seventh Nationwide in 2020 Census Count (12/18/2020)
Pritzker Administration Announces New Partnership with ALDI to Provide Online Grocery Access to Over 2 Million Families on SNAP (12/14/2020)
Pritzker Administration Launches the Illinois Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security to Address Inequality and Poverty Across the State (12/7/2020)
Pritzker Launches Outreach Campaign to Support the State's Latinx and Immigrant Communities and announce 14 new Welcoming Centers across Illinois Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (12/3/2020)
Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security meeting (11/30/2020)
IDVA Launches Independent Investigation of Recent LaSalle Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak (11/24/2020)
Pritzker Administration Announces $30 Million in Funding for Welcoming Centers to Support Underserved Communities Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (10/16/2020)
Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton Unveil Healing Illinois Initiative to Advance Racial Healing (10/6/2020)
Pritzker Administration Provides $140 Million to Medicaid Providers on Front Lines of COVID-19 Pandemic (9/25/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Over Two Dozen Appointments to Illinois Boards (9/11/2020)
Pritzker Administration Receives $36 Million in Federal Funding to Fight Opioid Crisis (9/3/2020)
IDHS Announces Release of Community Engagement Project Report and Next Steps for Opioid Overdose Prevention Sites in Chicago (8/24/2020)
Pritzker Administration Awards 29 Business Interruption Grants for Businesses in Bloomington Normal (8/13/2020)
Pritzker Administration Awards 50 Business Interruption Grants for Businesses in Champaign-Urbana (8/13/2020)
Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Nutrition Benefits Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (8/13/2020)
Pritzker Administration Awards $46 Million in Emergency Grants to Small Businesses Through BIG Program (8/12/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Efforts to Protect Illinois Communities and Frontline Workers in Response to Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (8/7/2020)
Pritzker Administration To Provide $270 Million In Assistance For Child Care Providers Throughout Illinois (7/24/2020)
Medical Morsel - Eligibility for Backdated Months (7/9/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $900 Million Package of Equity-Driven Community and Business Grant Programs (6/17/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces $270 Million Grant Program for Childcare Providers (6/10/2020)
Pritzker Administration Launches Covid-19 Summer Youth Employment Program (6/9/2020)
Governor Pritzker Announces Plan to Expand Child Care in Next Phases of Restore Illinois (5/22/2020)
Pritzker Administration Announces 1.8 Million SNAP Recipients Will Be Able to Buy Food Online (5/20/2020)
Governor Pritzker Highlights Efforts to Mitigate the Spread and Effects of COVID-19 in Illinois' Latino Communities (5/6/2020)
5-5-2020 A Reminder Of Illinois' Text Line (55-2020), Providing Support During Covid-19 Pandemic (5/5/2020)
Illinois receives approval to provide $112 million more in nutrition benefits for children across the state (4/20/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Remote Learning Days Will Continue Through End of School Year (4/17/2020)
Governor Pritzker Announces New Statewide Telehealth Programs, Mental Health Support Hotline (4/11/2020)
Governor Pritzker Announces Expansion of Emergency Child Care and Additional Financial Support for Emergency Child Care Centers (4/5/2020)
Emergency SNAP Allotments for April and May 2020 Due to COVID-19 (4/3/2020)
Pritzker Administration Expanding Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors (4/2/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers (3/27/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Series of New Measures to Help Illinoisans Affected by COVID-19 (3/19/2020)
IDHS announces modifications and closures of IDHS offices to follow health and safety guidelines for COVID-19 (3/19/2020)
Building on Steady Progress, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Second Balanced Budget Proposal to Continue to Make Our State Stronger (2/19/2020)
IL Department of Human Services to partner with UIC and CommunityConnect Labs to Improve Census Outreach to Hard-to-Count Communities (2/6/2020)
IDHS Provider Payment Problem Update (1/23/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Commits to Universal Home Visits for Eligible Families by 2025 (1/22/2020)
IDHS Englewood Family Community Resource Center Office Closure (1/22/2020)
IDHS Provider Payment Problems (1/17/2020)
Gov. Pritzker Calls on Illinois to Become Best State in Nation for Families Raising Young Children (12/16/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates New Summer Youth Employment Program Providing 2,400 Jobs Statewide (12/16/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Sports Facilities Authority (12/2/2019)
Governor JB Pritzker and IDHS Celebrate One-of-a-Kind Community Partnership in Lawndale (11/20/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to State Boards and Commissions (11/15/2019)
Pritzker Administration Partners with Illinois Primary Health Association on 2020 Census Outreach Efforts (11/15/2019)
Illinois and DEA partner for Second Drug Take Back Day of 2019 (10/25/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointments to Safety and Quality Care Boards, Public Administrator and Public Guardian Offices (10/21/2019)
Pritzker Administration Awards $20 Million to Local Organizations for the 2020 Census (10/18/2019)
IDHS Celebrates National Disability Employment Month (10/17/2019)
Office Closure: IDHS Woodlawn Family Community Resource Center (10/11/2019)
Pritzker Administration Announces Expanded Child Care Assistance Program (10/2/2019)
IDHS Launches New Video Campaign to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (9/25/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Names 2020 Census Co-Coordinators in Comprehensive Effort to Ensure Complete Count (9/16/2019)
#RecoveryBelongs in Illinois: IDHS Celebrates September as Recovery Month (9/6/2019)
Help is Here: IDHS Offers Important Resources to Residents at the Illinois State Fair (8/8/2019)
Illinois Launches $20 Million Funding Opportunity for 2020 Census (8/7/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Medicaid Overhaul to Expand Health Care Access, Eliminate Application Backlog and Increase Transparency (8/5/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - HB250 (8/5/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action - HB2941 (7/22/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating Illinois Property Tax Relief Fund, Among Other Bills (7/12/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Bipartisan $45 Billion Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan (6/28/2019)
Census 2020 Survey: We want to hear from you! (6/25/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Most Equity-Centric Law in Nation to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis (6/25/2019)
Statement from Secretary Grace B. Hou on 20 Years of Olmstead (6/21/2019)
5000 Helpline Calls for Opioids and Other Substances (8/13/2018)
Cooling Centers are Safe Havens From the Heat (7/2/2018)
Department of Human Services' Cost Savings Efforts Set to Move Forward (3/14/2017)
Department of Human Services Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal (2/10/2017)
Department of Human Services Announces Illinois School for the Deaf Superintendent (1/12/2017)
Department of Human Services and Department of Commerce Announce Opportunities for SNAP Pilot Program (12/22/2016)
Additional Help Coming to Illinois in the Battle Against the Heroin and Opioid Crisis (9/1/2016)
Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal - Notice to Groups Interested in Illinois Human Services (2/16/2016)
CDC Grant Announcement (9/4/2015)
Acting Secretary Bassi Issues Statement Recognizing National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day (5/8/2015)
Deaf world traveler inspires at ISD (3/27/2015)
Food stamp outreach boosting Illinois Medicaid (11/14/2013)
Get Covered Illinois Announces more than 160 “Cover Your Community” Events for Saturday (10/31/2013)
Federal Government Cuts Funding for Food Assistance Program in Illinois (10/28/2013)
Easter Seals to manage Child and Family Connections in Peoria and Champaign (7/1/2013)
Former Jacksonville Developmental Center Resident Happy in the Community (6/3/2013)
Chicago Doctor Receives Outstanding Audiology Award (3/5/2013)
Department of Human Services Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Briefing Proposal (3/4/2013)
Former JDC Residents Thriving in the Community (2/5/2013)
DHS Office Closings for 12/26/2012 Only - Due to Winter Storm (12/26/2012)
David Hanson to Head State's Lead Agency Serving People with Physical Disabilities (11/15/2012)
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)
Centralized Repository Vault to Launch on July 1 (6/21/2012)
DHS Document Management Solution is saving paper and money! (5/25/2012)