Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)

Nearly $2B in federal funds is not being sent to Illinois, according to Pritzker’s office

Investigation includes Choate and other state-operated developmental living centers

Advocates argue wait times are too long, babies at risk of falling behind

The state of Illinois is asking for the end of court oversight of its system of care for people with developmental disabilities. But some advocates say it’s too soon.

Illinois officials faced tough questioning Monday over the lease of a warehouse for file storage.The Legislative Audit Commission hearing also got at…

Despite the federal government shutdown, Illinoisans will continue getting food aid through February.Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

People with disabilities in Illinois said a recent change in state law is endangering their lives. The law limits their home-caregivers to working 45…

Even though a state budget was finally passed earlier this summer - the process for payment is not automatic. Social service agencies are waiting on money…

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new rules restricting overtime pay for home health aids passed a major test Tuesday. Starting August 1, caretakers will be limited to…

Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration announced Friday afternoon that a portion of a state mental health facility in Elgin will become a ward for prisoners…