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Illinois leads the nation in Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) placements!
Through SWTCIE, IDHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities move to competitive, integrated jobs – advancing the Dignity in Pay Act.
🙏 Thank you to all partners.
Through SWTCIE, IDHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities move to competitive, integrated jobs – advancing the Dignity in Pay Act.
🙏 Thank you to all partners.
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Illinois leads the nation in Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) placements!
Through SWTCIE, IDHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities move to competitive, integrated jobs – advancing the Dignity in Pay Act.
🙏 Thank you to all partners.
Through SWTCIE, IDHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities move to competitive, integrated jobs – advancing the Dignity in Pay Act.
🙏 Thank you to all partners.
🏳️⚧️ November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week.
We honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people across Illinois.
At IDHS, we’re committed to fostering inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.
💜 Learn more: dhs.illinois.gov
We honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people across Illinois.
At IDHS, we’re committed to fostering inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.
💜 Learn more: dhs.illinois.gov
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🏳️⚧️ November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week.
We honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people across Illinois.
At IDHS, we’re committed to fostering inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.
💜 Learn more: dhs.illinois.gov
We honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people across Illinois.
At IDHS, we’re committed to fostering inclusion, dignity, and respect for all.
💜 Learn more: dhs.illinois.gov
Protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu, and RSV.
💉 Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a mask in crowded settings
🤧 Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
🛌 Stay home if you’re feeling sick
🧼 Wash your hands often with soap and water
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oPR7rS
💉 Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a mask in crowded settings
🤧 Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
🛌 Stay home if you’re feeling sick
🧼 Wash your hands often with soap and water
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oPR7rS
November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Protect yourself and others from respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu, and RSV.
💉 Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a mask in crowded settings
🤧 Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
🛌 Stay home if you’re feeling sick
🧼 Wash your hands often with soap and water
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oPR7rS
💉 Get vaccinated
😷 Wear a mask in crowded settings
🤧 Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
🛌 Stay home if you’re feeling sick
🧼 Wash your hands often with soap and water
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4oPR7rS
💛 This World Kindness Day, we celebrate everyday kindness across Illinois – from caseworkers and counselors to nurses, outreach teams, interpreters, and volunteers. Kindness is listening, checking on neighbors, honoring culture, and sharing resources.
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
💛 This World Kindness Day, we celebrate everyday kindness across Illinois – from caseworkers and counselors to nurses, outreach teams, interpreters, and volunteers. Kindness is listening, checking on neighbors, honoring culture, and sharing resources.
¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+?
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
�� Cambio de nombre/género
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de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
�� Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
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📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+?
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
�� Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud
📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
�� Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud
📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
This National Home Care Month, we recognize Hospice Week from Nov. 11–15. Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and family support for people with serious illness. Thank you to the nurses, social workers, aides, chaplains, and volunteers who make this care possible.
November 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This National Home Care Month, we recognize Hospice Week from Nov. 11–15. Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and family support for people with serious illness. Thank you to the nurses, social workers, aides, chaplains, and volunteers who make this care possible.
For all who have worn our nation’s uniform, we pause to honor your courage, sacrifice, and service. Your strength, along with the dedication your families make, protect the freedoms we hold on high.
If you are a veteran struggling or feeling alone, you are not forgotten. Dial 988 and enter 1.
If you are a veteran struggling or feeling alone, you are not forgotten. Dial 988 and enter 1.
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
For all who have worn our nation’s uniform, we pause to honor your courage, sacrifice, and service. Your strength, along with the dedication your families make, protect the freedoms we hold on high.
If you are a veteran struggling or feeling alone, you are not forgotten. Dial 988 and enter 1.
If you are a veteran struggling or feeling alone, you are not forgotten. Dial 988 and enter 1.
Looking for food connections?
IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state.
🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state.
🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Looking for food connections?
IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state.
🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state.
🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
Wipe the Slate Clean From Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025, the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Wipe the Slate Clean From Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025, the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
Your story matters!
Help Stop Hate offers a safe, confidential way to report hate acts and get support.
Connect with trained specialists by:
📞 Calling (877) 458-HATE
💻 Visiting ILStopHate.org for support.
#HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate
Help Stop Hate offers a safe, confidential way to report hate acts and get support.
Connect with trained specialists by:
📞 Calling (877) 458-HATE
💻 Visiting ILStopHate.org for support.
#HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Your story matters!
Help Stop Hate offers a safe, confidential way to report hate acts and get support.
Connect with trained specialists by:
📞 Calling (877) 458-HATE
💻 Visiting ILStopHate.org for support.
#HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate
Help Stop Hate offers a safe, confidential way to report hate acts and get support.
Connect with trained specialists by:
📞 Calling (877) 458-HATE
💻 Visiting ILStopHate.org for support.
#HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate
This National Home Care Month, we recognize Palliative Care Week from Nov. 4–8 – honoring those who prioritize the well-being of people with serious illnesses. Palliative care works alongside treatment to relieve pain, symptoms, & stress.
November 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This National Home Care Month, we recognize Palliative Care Week from Nov. 4–8 – honoring those who prioritize the well-being of people with serious illnesses. Palliative care works alongside treatment to relieve pain, symptoms, & stress.
Everyone deserves support – especially in tough moments.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential help from trained crisis counselors who meet you with compassion and respect.
📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org
You’re never alone.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential help from trained crisis counselors who meet you with compassion and respect.
📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org
You’re never alone.
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Everyone deserves support – especially in tough moments.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential help from trained crisis counselors who meet you with compassion and respect.
📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org
You’re never alone.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to provide free, confidential help from trained crisis counselors who meet you with compassion and respect.
📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org
You’re never alone.
November is National Family Caregivers Month.
IDHS celebrates family members & loved ones who support people with disabilities across Illinois. Their strength, patience, and compassion help individuals live with dignity and independence – and strengthen our communities. Thank you.
IDHS celebrates family members & loved ones who support people with disabilities across Illinois. Their strength, patience, and compassion help individuals live with dignity and independence – and strengthen our communities. Thank you.
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
November is National Family Caregivers Month.
IDHS celebrates family members & loved ones who support people with disabilities across Illinois. Their strength, patience, and compassion help individuals live with dignity and independence – and strengthen our communities. Thank you.
IDHS celebrates family members & loved ones who support people with disabilities across Illinois. Their strength, patience, and compassion help individuals live with dignity and independence – and strengthen our communities. Thank you.
Emergencia o viste agentes de ICE? Llama:
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingüe, seguro
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
🚨 Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR:
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingual, confidential
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingüe, seguro
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
🚨 Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR:
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingual, confidential
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Emergencia o viste agentes de ICE? Llama:
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingüe, seguro
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
🚨 Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR:
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingual, confidential
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingüe, seguro
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
🚨 Emergency or ICE sighting? Call ICIRR:
📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
✅ 24/7, multilingual, confidential
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
November is Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the history, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous people across the United States.
At IDHS, we celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and partnership.
At IDHS, we celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and partnership.
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the history, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous people across the United States.
At IDHS, we celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and partnership.
At IDHS, we celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and partnership.
Federal courts ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for SNAP during the gov't shutdown. IDHS & the State of Illinois are reviewing. Nov. SNAP benefits remain paused for now & it's unclear how long it will take for new SNAP payments to be made. More info: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Federal courts ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for SNAP during the gov't shutdown. IDHS & the State of Illinois are reviewing. Nov. SNAP benefits remain paused for now & it's unclear how long it will take for new SNAP payments to be made. More info: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov
The Trump Administration will stop funding SNAP during the federal government shutdown, affecting 42 million Americans. Starting at midnight Nov. 1, 1.9 million Illinoisans will not receive November SNAP benefits. Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for updates and food resources.
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Trump Administration will stop funding SNAP during the federal government shutdown, affecting 42 million Americans. Starting at midnight Nov. 1, 1.9 million Illinoisans will not receive November SNAP benefits. Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for updates and food resources.
Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, la Administración Trump detendrá la financiación del programa SNAP para 42 millones de estadounidenses. Desde la medianoche del 1 de noviembre, 1.9 millones en Illinois no recibirán beneficios. Visite snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov.
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, la Administración Trump detendrá la financiación del programa SNAP para 42 millones de estadounidenses. Desde la medianoche del 1 de noviembre, 1.9 millones en Illinois no recibirán beneficios. Visite snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov.
Todos merecen apoyo 💙 La Línea 988 está disponible 24/7 con ayuda gratuita y confidencial.
📞 Llama o 📲 manda un mensaje al 988
🌐 988lifeline.org
Nunca estás solo.
📞 Llama o 📲 manda un mensaje al 988
🌐 988lifeline.org
Nunca estás solo.
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Todos merecen apoyo 💙 La Línea 988 está disponible 24/7 con ayuda gratuita y confidencial.
📞 Llama o 📲 manda un mensaje al 988
🌐 988lifeline.org
Nunca estás solo.
📞 Llama o 📲 manda un mensaje al 988
🌐 988lifeline.org
Nunca estás solo.
The Trump Administration has chosen to stop funding SNAP (food stamps) for 42 million Americans during the federal government shutdown. Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for the most up-to-date information and to find local food banks & pantries.
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Trump Administration has chosen to stop funding SNAP (food stamps) for 42 million Americans during the federal government shutdown. Visit snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov for the most up-to-date information and to find local food banks & pantries.
¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+?
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud
📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud
📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
October 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+?
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud
📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud
📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wipe the Slate Clean from Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025.
The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Wipe the Slate Clean from Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025.
The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.
If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.
Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty
¿Buscas dónde conseguir comida? 🍽️
IDHS puede conectarte con despensas de alimentos, comedores comunitarios y otros servicios cerca de ti.
💛 Encuentra apoyo aquí: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
IDHS puede conectarte con despensas de alimentos, comedores comunitarios y otros servicios cerca de ti.
💛 Encuentra apoyo aquí: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
¿Buscas dónde conseguir comida? 🍽️
IDHS puede conectarte con despensas de alimentos, comedores comunitarios y otros servicios cerca de ti.
💛 Encuentra apoyo aquí: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
IDHS puede conectarte con despensas de alimentos, comedores comunitarios y otros servicios cerca de ti.
💛 Encuentra apoyo aquí: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...
💤 October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month.
Illinois Safe Sleep helps parents and caregivers create the safest sleep environment for infants. Explore expert guidance, safety checklists, and local resources to keep your baby safe every night.
🔗 InfantSafeSleep.illinois.gov
Illinois Safe Sleep helps parents and caregivers create the safest sleep environment for infants. Explore expert guidance, safety checklists, and local resources to keep your baby safe every night.
🔗 InfantSafeSleep.illinois.gov
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
💤 October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month.
Illinois Safe Sleep helps parents and caregivers create the safest sleep environment for infants. Explore expert guidance, safety checklists, and local resources to keep your baby safe every night.
🔗 InfantSafeSleep.illinois.gov
Illinois Safe Sleep helps parents and caregivers create the safest sleep environment for infants. Explore expert guidance, safety checklists, and local resources to keep your baby safe every night.
🔗 InfantSafeSleep.illinois.gov
📢 With so much going on in the world, connection with our community is crucial. Get IDHS updates by subscribing to our newsletter.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
📢 With so much going on in the world, connection with our community is crucial. Get IDHS updates by subscribing to our newsletter.
Head to our News Page to read and subscribe: shorturl.at/lGubz
Head to our News Page to read and subscribe: shorturl.at/lGubz