Thresholds Calls for Sustainable Investment in Behavioral Health and Housing Following Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

Posted on February 19, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois stands to lose billions in federal funds for Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential safety-net programs as implementation of HR1, the federal reconciliation package, takes shape. These cuts pose a serious, long-term threat to behavioral health services for both rural and urban communities alike, deepening Illinois’ existing structural deficit. The stakes for families, […]

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Food Access as a Foundation for Stability

Posted on December 17, 2025

At Thresholds, food access can be the difference between stability and crisis. Many of the people we serve live on extremely limited incomes, and for some, SNAP is their only reliable way to afford groceries. Supporting access to food is part of how our staff help remove barriers to stability and independence. Every day, staff […]

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Governor Signs Landmark Legislation Improving Behavioral Health Access for Illinoisans with Private Insurance

Posted on December 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, Ill – Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 1085 (HB1085) into law, codifying key measures to strengthen access to behavioral health care for Illinoisans with state-regulated private insurance. “Signing HB1085 into law is the last step in a years long journey to bolster existing parity legislation,” said Mark Ishaug, Thresholds […]

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

Posted on November 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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. — Yesterday, nearly 300 groups from across Illinois sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott […]

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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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