Category: DHS

DHS says hundreds of thousands of patients’ healthcare data affected by breach

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 8, 2026 | DHS, Top Stories | 0

The names and addresses of hundreds of thousands of patients of the Department of Human Services were incorrectly made publicly viewable for the last several years.

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Chicago says partnership with state will expand access to alcohol use disorder treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 21, 2023 | Behavioral Health, DHS, Top Stories | 0

The city of Chicago said Tuesday that a partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services will now offer medication assistance to those suffering from alcohol use disorder.

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On the record with DHS Secretary Dulce Quintero

by Ryan Voyles | Dec 1, 2023 | DHS, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero said their expansive background has prepared them for their new role.

Illinois to begin work on two new Chicago shelter sites for asylum seekers

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 28, 2023 | DHS, Public Health, Top Stories | 0

Construction will start this week on two new shelter sites in Chicago that will house up to 2,200 asylum seekers, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Department of Human Services said Monday.

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