SiteTitle | • | ICYMI IDHS Welcomes Newly Appointed Secretary James Dimas |
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| | • | ICYMI Illinois celebrates 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| | • | IDHS Announces Appointment of Christine Haley as State Homelessness Chief |
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| | • | IDHS Announces Appointment of Ruth Lopez McCarthy as Senior Immigration Fellow |
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| | • | IDHS Announces Grant to Help Send Low-Income Youth to College |
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| | • | IDHS Announces Increase in WIC Benefits to Purchase More Fruits and Vegetables |
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| | • | IDHS Announces More than 144,000 Illinois Residents Have Received Disaster Food Relief |
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| | • | IDHS Announces More than 50,000 Illinoisans have received Disaster Food Relief |
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| | • | IDHS Announces New FOID Mental Health Reporting Requirements |
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| | • | IDHS Announces Release of Community Engagement Project Report and Next Steps for Opioid Overdose Prevention Sites in Chicago |
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| | • | IDHS Announces Revised Schedule for Disaster Food Stamps Applications for Northern Illinois Flood Victims |
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| | • | IDHS Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month |
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| | • | IDHS Celebrates National Disability Employment Month |
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| | • | IDHS Celebrates Recovery Month with special softball game in Springfield |
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| | • | IDHS Co-Sponsors Event to Celebrate Recovery Month |
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| | • | IDHS Commemorates Mental Health Awareness Month by Lighting Skylines Green Across the State |
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| | • | IDHS Commends Illinois 2.7 Million Volunteers |
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| | • | IDHS Continues to Provide Disaster SNAP Benefits To Flood Victims |
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| | • | IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Spreads the Word About Employment Services for People with Disabilities |
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| | • | IDHS Family Resource Center Moves to New Location in Charleston |
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| | • | IDHS GEAR UP/Steps AHEAD program to triple scholarship funding for low-income youth in 2011 |
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| | • | IDHS Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances reaches 5,000th call and launches new features |
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| | • | IDHS Launches Innovative New Pilot to Connect SNAP Recipients to Jobs |
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| | • | IDHS Launches New Initiative for Supportive Breastfeeding Environments |
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| | • | IDHS Launches New Pilot to Provide Fresh Produce to Communities on the South Side of Chicago |
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| | • | IDHS Launches New Video Campaign to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances |
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| | • | IDHS Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Help People with Disabilities Find Employment |
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| | • | IDHS Launches Three New Mental Health Programs in Illinois |
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| | • | IDHS Names Veteran Human Service Professional to Head the Division of Developmental Disabilities |
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| | • | IDHS Offers Food Assistance to SNAP Households Affected by Tornadoes |
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| | • | IDHS Official to Speak at Bradley University |
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| | • | IDHS Partners with Local Businesses to Provide Career Training for Youth with Disabilities |
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| | • | IDHS Prescription Monitoring program helps control prescription drugs abuse in Illinois |
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| | • | IDHS Provides Nearly $1 Million In Disaster Food Relief |
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| | • | IDHS Recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month |
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| | • | IDHS Secretary Receives Excellence Award From Healthcare Alternative Systems |
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| | • | IDHS Secretary to attend hearing on youth joblessness |
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| | • | IDHS Seeking Eight Restaurants for New Pilot Program |
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| | • | IDHS Seeks Vendors, Employers for Job Fair And Disabilities Expo |
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| | • | IDHS Surveying Illinoisans to Gain Valuable Information About Diabetes |
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| | • | IDHS and AFSCME Encourage Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center Staff to Get Vaccinated in Time for Drawings |
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| | • | IDHS and AFSCME Encourage Murray Developmental Center Staff to Get Vaccinated in Time for Drawings |
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| | • | IDHS and Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Host Celebration of New Citizens and Immigrant Integration |
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| | • | IDHS and IDPH Join Forces to Help Control Prescription Drug Abuse in Nursing Homes |
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| | • | IDHS and IEPA urge Illinoisans to give back unused prescription drugs; Illinois and DEA partner for Drug Take Back Day 2019 |
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| | • | IDHS and the Greater Chicago Food Depository distributing free milk to low-income families and individuals |
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| | • | IDHS announces modifications and closures of IDHS offices to follow health and safety guidelines for COVID-19 |
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| | • | IDHS announces plan to improve integrity of Home Services Program for People with Disabilities |
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| | • | IDHS expanding services by phone and online; 14 offices will remain open |
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| | • | IDHS helps more than 5,000 individuals with disabilities find jobs |
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| | • | IDHS launches Quality Scorecard to help families and people with disabilities choose safe homes |
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| | • | IDHS names interim superintendent for Illinois School for the Deaf |
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| | • | IDHS receives billboard donations to promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances across the state |
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| | • | IDHS reminds eligible workers to take advantage of free tax help and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) |
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| | • | IDHS to Host Employer Panel Discussion |
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| | • | IDHS to Host Employer Panel Discussion for Students with Disabilities |
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| | • | IDHS to Host Employment and Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities Oct. 5 in Bloomington |
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| | • | IDHS to close remaining local office lobbies as Covid-19 peaks in Illinois; all benefits remain available |
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| | • | IDHS, IDES to Host Employer Panel Discussion |
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| | • | IDHS, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights to Host Breakfast Celebrating National Citizenship Day |
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| | • | IDHS/DRS Helps More Than 5,000 Individuals With Disabilities Find Jobs |
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| | • | IDNR Newsbits August 2019 |
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| | • | IL Department of Human Services Announces First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online |
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| | • | IL Department of Human Services to partner with UIC and CommunityConnect Labs to Improve Census Outreach to Hard-toCount Communities |
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| | • | Illinois Awarded $16 Million Grant to Fight Opioid Crisis |
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| | • | Illinois Businesses will work with State Government to promote Human- Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Number |
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| | • | Illinois Census Office Announces First Day to Complete 2020 Census |
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| | • | Illinois Communities to Observe National Alcohol Awareness Month |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services ... Child Care Flex Time Report |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services 2019 Child Care Flex Time Report |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services 2021 Child Care Flex Time Report |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Awards $4 Million in Grants to Support Students Preparing to Become Behavioral Health Workers |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Historic Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Celebrates 21st Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Holds 6th Annual Human Trafficking Outreach Day |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Hosts Second Annual Town Hall Meeting Created and Organized By Youth to Curb Violence |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Launches LetsTalkCannabisIL.com |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Moves to Implement Rule on Overtime Policy |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Initiative Saves State Millions |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Releases First-Ever Statewide Assessment of Gambling |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Reminds Illinoisans to Recognize the Dangers of Impaired Driving During the Holidays |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services Reminds Illinoisans to Utilize Warming Centers as Safe Havens From the Bitter Cold This Winter |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois State Police team up for Car Seat Safety Checks |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty to release Poverty Elimination Strategy |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services launches WeKnowtheFeeling.org for individuals with gambling disorder |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services offers Tips to Reduce the Risk of Depression During the Holidays |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services to Celebrate 19th Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois Department of Human Services to Celebrate 21st Anniversary of Historic Americans With Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois Director of Mental Healths Statement on Leader Cullertons Comments |
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| | • | Illinois Early Intervention providers will be able to provide services through live video visits |
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| | • | Illinois Expands Prescription Monitoring Program to Help Combat Prescription Drug Abuse |
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| | • | Illinois Food Stamp Cases Continue to Rise to New Record Levels |
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| | • | Illinois Health Facilities Require to Allow Support Persons |
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| | • | Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances hits 10,000 calls as state expands access to opioid treatment for hospital patients |
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| | • | Illinois Honors Achievements in Hiring and Promotion of People with Disabilities |
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| | • | Illinois Launches $20 Million Funding Opportunity for 2020 Census |
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| | • | Illinois Observes National Impaired Driving Prevention Month |
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| | • | Illinois Observes National Prevention Week May 18-24 |
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| | • | Illinois Ranks #1 in Volunteer Rate Among the Countrys 10 Largest States |
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| | • | Illinois Receives $1.6 million Federal Grant to Address Underage Drinking |
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| | • | Illinois Receives $13.1 Million to Expand Drug Treatment and Recovery Options |
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| | • | Illinois Receives $3.4 Million Bonus for Effective Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars |
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| | • | Illinois Recognizes States 86,000 National Service Members |
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| | • | Illinois SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts this week |
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| | • | Illinois Volunteers Advocate for Community Service |
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| | • | Illinois and DEA partner for Second Drug Take Back Day of 2019 |
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| | • | Illinois and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) host career and resource fair for Cairo Residents |
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| | • | Illinois celebrates 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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| | • | Illinois joins Global Campaign to Raise Awareness about Opioid Recovery during National Recovery Month |
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| | • | Illinois receives additional $15 million to fight opioid crisis; Illinois on track to receive $29 million more in 2020 |
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| | • | Illinois receives approval to provide $112 million more in nutrition benefits for children across the state |
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| | • | Illinois residents urged to use state's warming centers, take precautions during dangerously low temperatures |
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| | • | Illinois to Honor Achievements in Hiring and Promotion of People with Disabilities |
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| | • | Incident involving Protected Health Information |
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| | | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 May 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: On Friday afternoon, Governor Rauner announced his appointment of James Dimas to the post of Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Mr. Dimas has a long and proven record of leadership in human services. | | | | Date Created: | 05-11-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 498**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000071378 Original UID: 189352 FIRST WORD: ICYMI | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 July 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: On Tuesday, July 21, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies, councils and the ADA 25 Chicago organization, will host a celebratory event to honor the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). | | | | Date Created: | 07-20-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 709**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000071779 Original UID: 189756 FIRST WORD: ICYMI | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 July 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: State Employees at State IDHS 24/7 Facilities Are Eligible for Big Prizes. | | | | Date Created: | 07-09-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092344 Original UID: 202827 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 July 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: State Employees at State IDHS 24/7 Facilities Are Eligible for Big Prizes. | | | | Date Created: | 07-09-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000092345 Original UID: 202828 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) today hosted an Illinois New American Citizenship Day Celebration. | | | | Date Created: | 09 17 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1128**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031732 Original UID: 14746 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Long Term Care (LTC) initiative, an unprecedented opportunity to change the drug prescribing culture in nursing homes. Based upon concerns regarding substantial use of behavioral health medications within the nursing home population, IDHS and IDPH entered into an interagency agreement to reduce the use of chemical restraints and improve the quality of care. | | | | Date Created: | 06-12-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 688**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053363 Original UID: 174636 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2019 April 26 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is partnering with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Prevention First, and providers across the state to give the public an opportunity to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. | | | | Date Created: | 04-26-2019 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000084339 Original UID: 197021 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 October 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have partnered to distribute free milk to families at local IDHS offices. Milk will be distributed from October 23 through March 2019. | | | | Date Created: | 10-23-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000082827 Original UID: 195523 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 November 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the appointment of Christine Haley as State Homelessness Chief. | | | | Date Created: | 11-03-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000100511 Original UID: 206556 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2021 May 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the appointment of Ruth Lopez McCarthy as Senior Immigration Fellow. | | | | Date Created: | 05-05-2021 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000091214 Original UID: 201617 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 November 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that it has awarded college scholarships to 55 low-income students. | | | | Date Created: | 11 08 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1417**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033537 Original UID: 15332 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is pleased to announce that children in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will receive an increase in the amount allocated for fruits and vegetables. Effective June 2, 2014, children one and older will receive an additional $2 per month from $6 to $8 to redeem for any WIC eligible fruits and vegetables. | | | | Date Created: | 06-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 654**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053328 Original UID: 174601 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2020 March 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Family Community Resource Centers remain open with reduced public-facing staff, Division of Rehabilitation Services Offices are closed with staff still providing all services remotely. | | | | Date Created: | 03-19-2020 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000088097 Original UID: 199086 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that it has completed processing applications for Disaster SNAP benefits for residents affected by the floods in Northern Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 09 15 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1116**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031649 Original UID: 14666 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the application period for Disaster SNAP benefits ends at 4 p.m. today, however thousands of applicants with tickets will be processed next week. | | | | Date Created: | 09 03 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1071**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000030590 Original UID: 14387 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced new Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Mental Health Reporting System requirements as part of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act (PA 98-063). IDHS plans to raise awareness of the new law that took effect on July 9, 2013, that requires a variety of clinicians and other health professionals to report patients who they believe pose a clear and present danger to themselves or others. The definition of clear and present danger has been clarified and the number of health professions required to report has been expanded under the new law. | | | | Date Created: | 01-13-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 37**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052560 Original UID: 173771 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD, Illinois Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Michelle R.B. Saddler today announced a new timekeeping system for caregivers working under the states Home Services Program (HSP). The new, electronic timekeeping system is designed to safeguard against fraud and ensure all services are delivered honestly and in compliance with the customers plan of care. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 597**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053274 Original UID: 174544 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2020 August 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Next steps in overdose prevention site planning will begin on the Chicago's West Side neighborhood. | | | | Date Created: | 08-24-2020 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000088936 Original UID: 199976 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 August 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that due to an overwhelming response, the application schedule for food assistance for Northern Illinois flood victims will be revised. | | | | Date Created: | 08 31 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1045**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000029419 Original UID: 13888 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2018 October 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Lunch and Learn: Speakers will discuss employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and how IDHS helps people with disabilities find and maintain employment. | | | | Date Created: | 10-18-2018 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000082861 Original UID: 195558 FIRST WORD: IDHS | |
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