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The @RepKellyCassidy Condemns Supreme Court Decision In Chiles v. Salazar naswil.org/post/cassidy-c… #Twill

If they have money to spend on buying Illinois elections these companies can be taxed more. Fund school based mental health.

30 additional license types are now available on our new licensing system, CORE! Including the 8 new license types announced in today’s press release: idfpr.illinois.gov/news/2026/idfp…. Today’s announcement marks the successful completion of CORE’s Phase 3.3.

Curious about psychedelics in mental health but focused on ethics first? Join NASW’s Ethics Table Talk for a discussion on the ethical and legal considerations of psychedelics in clinical practice, featuring national experts. Register: buff.ly/oejfsuA #SocialWork #NASW

👇 this is why we will continue to invest in community violence intervention in Illinois - it keeps our communities safer.

This is not the onion, this is a an actual bill submitted by an elected official in Illinois. Stay vigilant.

Illinois has doubled down to improve the lives of the hardworking people who make our state the best. In a year full of chaos at the federal level, I’m focused on protecting our state and investing in the safety, education, and well-being of those here. gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-c…

As Hanukkah begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who celebrate. May the Festival of Lights be a time of reflection, joy, and meaningful moments with family and loved ones.

Shout out to all the “nonprofessional” healthcare workers having their #Thanksgiving dinners tonight because they are working 10 & 12hr shifts tomorrow. I see you 🫶 🍽️💅 #SocialWork #MentalHealth

A degree in social work is a professional degree. It always has been. It always will be. #SocialWorkIsProfessional

#SNAP funding is at risk if Congress and the President don’t act. Social workers, your voice matters—join #NASW in urging immediate action. Sign our petition TODAY! buff.ly/vqJmf5J #ProtectSNAP #GovernmentShutdown #SocialJustice #EndHunger #SocialWorkersTakeAction

Proud to be attending the Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership Training Academy graduation of NASW-Illinois member (and board member) @AnjanetteYoung0 We need more social workers in office! Learn more about IWIL: iwiltrainingacademy.org

Thank you for being part of the team that keeps social work at the table.

Day 2 of Fall Veto Session! We’re back in the Capitol making sure social workers’ voices are heard. Showing up, tracking bills, and pushing for change is powered by your NASW membership dues.

TODAY’S SOUTHWEST SIDE OPERATION SHOWS: I.C.E. IS A VIOLENT FORCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES! Joint statement from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, @BPNCchicago, and the Southwest Rapid Response team.

In Chicago, immigrants who thought they were following the legal path are also facing deportation under Trump crackdown trib.al/vz0F8XO

His name is Demartravion “Trey” Reed. Say it.

Illinois Democrats call for investigation of fatal shooting of Franklin Park man by ICE agent trib.al/Vyllu70

Protests flare at ICE facility in Broadview even as President Donald Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis trib.al/v2lserg

Pritzker: Trump threat to send troops to Chicago ‘an insult’ thehill.com/homenews/state…