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Gov. Pritzker Appoints Quiwana Bell as Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention
Press Release - September 13, 2023
SPRINGFIELD - - Further bolstering Illinois' commitment to ending firearm violence, Governor JB Pritzker today announced new leadership for the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP), a statewide initiative housed within the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

Gov. Pritzker Announces Deputy Governor, IDHS Transitions
Press Release - Friday, September 08, 2023
Chicago-Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced the upcoming departure of Deputy Governor Sol Flores, who has served as Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services since the beginning of the Governor's first term in January of 2019. The Deputy Governor position will be filled by Grace Hou, current Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

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Gov. Pritzker Appoints Quiwana Bell as Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention (9/13/2023)
Gov. Pritzker Announces Deputy Governor, IDHS Transitions (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 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)
Gov. Pritzker Launches 'Healthy Holidays to You' Campaign Demonstrating Safer Ways to Celebrate This Year (11/12/2020)
State of Illinois Joins Multi-State Effort to Lower Suicide Rates Among Veterans Through Mental Health Offerings and Preventative Services (11/9/2020)
Pritzker Administration Announces $30 Million in Funding for Welcoming Centers to Support Underserved Communities Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic (10/16/2020)
Pritzker Administration To Spend Additional $1 Million In Final Weeks Of Census Outreach (10/13/2020)
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)
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)
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)
Gov. Pritzker Signs Executive Order Cementing Illinois' Comprehensive 2020 Census Effort (6/20/2019)
IDHS Commemorates Mental Health Awareness Month (5/7/2019)
IDHS and IEPA urge Illinoisans to give back unused prescription drugs; Illinois and DEA partner for Drug Take Back Day 2019 (4/26/2019)
Illinois Receives Additional $15 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis (4/11/2019)
The Illinois Department of Human Services Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month (4/4/2019)
IDHS April SNAP Early Issuance 3/26/19 (3/26/2019)
Gov. Pritzker, SEIU Reach Agreement to Release Back Pay and Implement Required Raises for More Than 40,000 Low-Wage Home Care & Child Care Workers (3/18/2019)
IDHS Office Closure 3/4/2019 (3/4/2019)
Illinois Department of Human Services Launches WeKnowtheFeeling.org (3/4/2019)
IDHS Office Closure - 2/28/2019 (2/28/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Appoints 29-Year IDOT Veteran to Lead Department (2/22/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Appoints IDHS, IDNR, IDFPR Leadership (2/19/2019)
Illinois' Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances Hits 10.000 Calls (2/14/2019)
March SNAP benefits will be issued on March 1st for all SNAP recipients (2/13/2019)
Woodlawn Family Community Resource Center Open Today (2/13/2019)
IDHS Office Closure 2/8/19 (2/8/2019)
IDHS Office Closure 2/5/19 to 2/8/19 (2/4/2019)
IDHS Office Closure 2/1/19 (1/31/2019)
IDHS Office Closures 01/30/2019 (1/30/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Ahead of Life-Threatening Winter Storm (1/29/2019)
Gov. Pritzker Puts in Place Emergency Preparedness Plan as Extreme Weather Approaches (1/28/2019)
SNAP and the Federal Government Shutdown Q&A (1/25/2019)
Pritzker Administration Adds Sol Flores as Deputy Governor, Announces Three Agency Heads (1/17/2019)
SNAP Benefits will Continue Through February During Federal Shutdown but will be Issued Earlier Than Usual (1/11/2019)
IDHS Shows Support for the Fair Practice in Contracting Act (8/30/2018)
5000 Helpline Calls for Opioids and Other Substances (8/13/2018)
Cooling Centers are Safe Havens From the Heat (7/2/2018)
Rend Lake Water Conservancy District Water Main Break (5/18/2018)
IDHS Launches Quality Scorecard to Help Families and People with Disabilities Choose Safe Homes (5/16/2018)
The Illinois Department of Human Services Commemorates Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (5/10/2018)
Illinois Awarded $16 Million Grant to Fight Opioid Crisis (5/1/2018)
IDHS Receives Billboard Donations to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances Across the State (4/13/2018)
One Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Chester Mental Health Center (2/20/2018)
Illinois and the (HUD) host career and resource fair for Cairo Residents (1/10/2018)
Gov. Rauner Launches 24/7 Helpline to Combat Opioid Epidemic (12/5/2017)
Illinois Director of Mental Health's Statement on Leader Cullerton's Comments (7/26/2017)
Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (7/20/2017)
The Opioid Crisis in Illinois: Data and the State's Response (6/2/2017)
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)
IDHS Region 5 Offices Officially Closed Today - 01/13/2017 (1/13/2017)
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)
Illinois Partners with ZERO TO THREE to Tackle Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Challenges (10/18/2016)
Additional Help Coming to Illinois in the Battle Against the Heroin and Opioid Crisis (9/1/2016)
Notice of Public Hearing - State of Illinois (8/30/2016)
Illinois Department of Human Services Moves to Implement Rule on Overtime Policy (8/3/2016)
Heroin & Opioid Overdose Prevention - PA99-0480 (3/28/2016)
Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal - Notice to Groups Interested in Illinois Human Services (2/16/2016)
SNAP Replacement - Flooding (12/30/2015)
IDHS - Rehabilitation Services Champaign Office - Closed for remainder of 11/19/2015 (11/19/2015)
CDC Grant Announcement (9/4/2015)
Governor Announces Appointments (5/11/2015)
Acting Secretary Bassi Issues Statement Recognizing National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day (5/8/2015)
IDHS Prescription Monitoring program helps control prescription drugs abuse in Illinois (3/31/2015)
Illinois comptroller expedites funds to child care providers after budget fix (3/31/2015)
Deaf world traveler inspires at ISD (3/27/2015)
IDHS/DRS Supports our Veterans (3/19/2015)
Listing of State Offices Closed Due to Winter Storm (3/5/2015)
IDHS helps more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities find jobs (2/26/2015)
Notice of Payment Delay in the Child Care Assistance Program (1/29/2015)
IDHS - More than 30 sites offer free tax services Statewide (1/28/2015)
IDHS and IDPH Join Forces to Help Control Prescription Drug Abuse in Nursing Homes (6/16/2014)
State to Resume Normal Operations Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 (1/6/2014)
Mid-Illinois Family Community Resource Center (12/20/2013)
Governor Quinn Signs Historic Pension Reform (12/5/2013)
Food stamp outreach boosting Illinois Medicaid (11/14/2013)
Governor Pat Quinn receives Award for Leadership in Helping Illinois Residents with Disabilities (11/6/2013)
Illinois Senate confirms Nelida Smyser-De León as IDHS Assistant Secretary (11/6/2013)
ISD and ISVI Superintendents Confirmed by the State Senate (11/6/2013)
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)
Governor Quinn Launches Get Covered Illinois - The New Online Marketplace for Affordable Health Care (10/1/2013)
Governor Quinn Reminds Residents to Take Advantage of State’s Cooling Centers During End of Summer Heat Wave (8/26/2013)
Governor Quinn Enacts Largest Increase in Health Care Coverage in State History (7/23/2013)
Illinois Department of Human Services Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act (7/18/2013)
Illinois Receives $4.1 Million Bonus for Effective Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars (7/18/2013)
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Protect Illinois' Most Vulnerable Adults (7/2/2013)
Easter Seals to manage Child and Family Connections in Peoria and Champaign (7/1/2013)
Governor Quinn and Serve Illinois Commission Announce $3.2 Million in Federal Grants for AmeriCorps Programs (6/26/2013)
SNAP Flood Relief Food Assistance Program Concludes (6/24/2013)
Former Jacksonville Developmental Center Resident Happy in the Community (6/3/2013)
ICED Gets a Look at Service Dogs and their Amazing Help to People with Disabilities (5/30/2013)
ICED Announces Annual Awards for Hiring and Promotion of People with Disabilities (5/23/2013)
Transition Success: Michael, Dennie & Ron (4/30/2013)
Governor Quinn Addresses "Going Home" Rally (4/10/2013)
IDHS Releases Annual Report on State's Child Care Programs (4/10/2013)
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)
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)
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)
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)
David Hanson to Head State's Lead Agency Serving People with Physical Disabilities (11/15/2012)
Governor Pat Quinn Names New Members To Community Volunteerism Commission (10/16/2012)
IDHS Job Fair and Disabilities Expo Draws Hundreds (10/10/2012)
IDHS to Celebrate "Unity Day" at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (9/26/2012)
Governor Quinn Announces Michael McCotter as Special Investigator of the DHS Office of Inspector General (7/27/2012)
Lake County FCRC to Resume Normal Business at 2:30 PM July 20, 2012 (7/19/2012)
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)
DHS Document Management Solution is saving paper and money! (5/25/2012)