illinois department of human services

Bargain talks continue, unions feel upset

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | September 22, 2023

DeKALB – "For the past three years, I've been employed by NIU. I am a full-time employee in position of office manager,” said Krystyna Kamka, office manager for the Center of Latino and Latin American Studies. “I make $15.26 an hour. For those...

Pass/Fail: Illinois recieves vital grant to aid in the fight against opiod crisis; Presidential search lacks any organization and focus

By Lucas Skye | April 30, 2018

See what’s a pass and what’s a fail as judged by PerspectiveEditor Lucas Skye.PassIllinois receives vital grant to aid in the fight against opiod crisisThe Illinois Department of Human Services is receiving a generous grant of $16 million in federal...

Pass/Fail: Illinois recieves vital grant to fight against opiod crisis; Presidential search lacks any organization and focus

By Lucas Skye | April 30, 2018

See what’s a pass and what’s a fail as judged by PerspectiveEditor Lucas Skye.PassThe Illinois Department of Human Services is receiving a generous grant of $16 million in federal funding to support its fight against the ongoing opioid crisis.With...

Hope Haven takes measures to prevent resident-to-resident violence

By Kelly Bauer | November 30, 2011

Violence is seldom seen at Hope Haven, according to the shelter's executive director, Lesly Wicks. Those who wish to come to Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmoore Drive, must first go through an "intake process" where their history - criminal and otherwise - is...