First Report Released
The Human Services Commission’s first report is now available for public review.
Advisory Panel to Focus on Best Practices, Recommendations
CHICAGO – December 17, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today made appointments to the Illinois Human Services Commission. The new Commission will make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly about providing high quality human services to Illinois citizens.
“Even in these tough economic times, it’s important that we always focus on providing vital human services to those in need,” said Governor Quinn. “This Commission will serve that important call to duty by recognizing and recommending practices that will ensure our State provides high-quality, efficient and effective services now and in the future.”
Governor Quinn named Toni Irving and Ngoan Le as co-chairs of the Commission. Irving is Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of the Governor. Le is a longtime public servant and Vice President of Programs at the Chicago Community Trust. (Irving Background, Le Background)
The Commission is comprised of members with expertise in both the public and private sectors. On November 22, Governor Quinn signed an executive order creating the commission and naming Toni Irving and Ngoan Le as co-chairs of the Commission. Irving is Deputy Chief of Staff for the Office of the Governor. Le is a longtime public servant and Vice President of Programs at the Chicago Community Trust. The group also includes: two legislators from each of the four caucuses; chief administrators of eight of the State’s major human service agencies; human service advocates and community leaders; and two co-chairs designated by the Governor.
The members of the Human Services Commission include:
Joseph Antolin
Sam Balark
Denver Bitner
Dr. Byron Brazier
Dr. Mary Ellen Caron
Sr. Rosemary Connelly
Sen. William Delgado
Eileen Durkin
Art Dykstra
Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
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Pam Heavens
Gary Huelsmann
Sen. Mattie Hunter
Anne Irving
Marco Jacome
Rep. Naomi Jakobsson
Shawn Jeffers
George Jones
Richard L. Jones
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Mark Klaus
Maggie Laslo
Rep. David Leitch
Valerie Lies
Soo Ji Min
Rep. Rosemary Mulligan
Sen. Carole Pankau
Maria Pesqueira
Gregory Pierce
Nancy Ronquillo
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Dee Ann Ryan
Kathy Ryg
Nancy Shier
Sen. Dave Syverson
Laura S. Thrall
Ray Vazquez
Maria Whelan
David Whittaker
Diane Williams
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The Executive Order also states the Commission’s membership shall “reflect regional, racial, and cultural diversity to ensure representation of all Illinois citizens.”
The Commission will address issues such as the process for determining fair, adequate and timely reimbursement; efficient management of publicly-funded programs and services; and projections for future human services need in Illinois. The Commission will hold public hearings. (Executive Order)
The Commission will submit an initial report on its progress and objectives to the Governor and the General Assembly by June 30, 2010. The Commission will then submit interim reports on November 30, 2010 and April 30, 2011, and a final report outlining its findings and recommendations no later than November 22, 2011.
Public Meetings
5th meeting: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing, Nichols Trustees Suite, 159 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL
Please RSVP to Lory Mishra at lory.mishra@illinois.gov by Friday, September 10.
Due to security restrictions, guests who are not on the RSVP list will not be admitted to the building.
4th meeting: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
3rd meeting: Tuesday, June 8, 2010 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing, Nichols Trustees Suite, 159 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL
2nd meeting: Monday, May 3, 2010 – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank, 230 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
1st Meeting - Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 9:30am-12pm
James R. Thompson Center, 100 W Randolph, ste 9-031, Chicago IL