Housing Advocates Urge HUD to Avoid Forcing Thousands of Illinoisans into Homelessness

Posted on November 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2025   Media Contacts: Emily Moen Chief Communications Officer 773-572-5172 Emily.Moen@thresholds.org Kristin Ginger Director, Communications & Development kristin@housingactionil.org   Housing Advocates Urge HUD to Avoid Forcing Thousands of Illinoisans into Homelessness In a letter to Secretary Scott Turner, advocates outline importance of maintaining funding for housing programs CHICAGO, Ill. — […]

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Thresholds Named a 2025 Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune

Posted on November 7, 2025

For the 12th year in a row, Thresholds has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune, ranking 16th in our category! This award is special because it’s based entirely on feedback from our staff, reflecting their experiences, insights, and needs.  Being recognized again is a powerful reminder of the compassionate and collaborative […]

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‘We Remain Committed:’ A Statement from Thresholds President and CEO Mark Ishaug

Posted on November 3, 2025

On October 15, immigration agents detained Omar Huerta Cisneros, a permanent U.S. resident living with schizophrenia, near his home in Chicago. His family had no information about his whereabouts for nearly two weeks, and reports indicate he was released far from home without support. (read the full Block Club Chicago story here) This case is an […]

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Thresholds Celebrates Passage of Historic Legislation Improving Mental Health Parity and Access

Posted on October 31, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Last night, in the final hours of the fall veto session, the Illinois General Assembly approved HB1085, landmark legislation spearheaded by Thresholds to strengthen mental health parity and improve access to care for people with private insurance coverage. The bill, which passed with strong bipartisan support, marks a historic sea change by […]

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Pilot Program Brings Mental Health Care Inside McHenry County Jail

Posted on October 22, 2025

Communities in Illinois face a growing challenge: local jails often hold people with mental health needs, but do not have the resources to care for them. Without timely intervention, individuals can linger for weeks, or even months; their conditions worsening while waiting for what’s next.  For too long, this has been the unjust reality for […]

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