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Continued state funding for services to persons with disabilities by State of Illinois
The absence of a state budget for FY2016, which begins tomorrow, has created great uncertainty for thousands of vulnerable children and people with disabilities who receive state-funded care and services.
Crime-Free Housing Bill Passes, Awaits Governor's Signature
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is pleased that the Illinois General Assembly has unanimously voted Senate Bill 1547 out of both chambers and encourages Governor Rauner to sign it into l
Experts Find Illinois Inflicting Needless Pain and Suffering on Sick Prisoners
Study Released Today Says 60% of Non-Violent Deaths Show “Significant lapses in care"
Court-appointed Transitional Administrator Role Ends at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
CHICAGO – The court-appointed administrator charged with bringing the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) up to constitutionally-appropriate standards will step aside on Tuesday, May 20th, when the facility is transferred to the full control of the C
Patients' Rights Bill Moves to House Floor
Earlier today, the House Human Services Committee approved and sent to the House floor, Senate Bill 1564, an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act.