Press release: Due to the high unemployment rate caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act will take effect beginning July 1st.
Illinois Families Now and Forever is mailed to licensed foster parents, unlicensed relative caregivers and adoption and guardianship families receiving subsidies. Digital notice is sent to all DCFS staff and private agency staff. Material may not be reprinted in whole, in part or in any form whatsoever without permission from the editor or DCFS. Opinions expressed by experts writing articles are no substitute for professional answers or opinions about a family's or child's specific situation. Consult a competent professional for answers to your specific questions.
Press release: The property assessment equalization factor (the multiplier) is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.
Press Release: Fifty years ago today, the Illinois Environmental Protection Act took effect and established the Illinois Pollution Control Board and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to implement the environmental protections as set forth in the landmark statute.