The Future of Social Services in Illinois – City Club of Chicago discussion with Marca Bristo, Wendy DuBoe, and Ric Estrada

The City Club of Chicago provides a venue for members and non-members to hear politicians, business leaders, and community leaders discuss a wide variety of public policy issues. Several events are scheduled each month, with the exception of the summer months when City Club activities are on hiatus.

The Monday March 28, 2016 luncheon focused on the Future of Social Services in Illinois with Marca Brisco, Wendy DuBoe, and Ricardo (Ric) Estrada as the guest speakers. Below is a link to listen to the full presentation of 1 hour, very interesting insight into social services crisis in Illinois, and yet the State of Illinois Legislators still has not passed a budget for 2015, and we are going into the 2016 Budget. 

YouTube published by City Club of Chicago on March 29, 2016

Marca Bristo is a nationally and internationally distinguished leader in the disability rights movement. As president and chief executive officer of Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, Bristo is the leader of one of the nation’s foremost disability rights organizations. For over 30 years, she has directed Access Living, one of the first centers for independent living in the United States.

As the former president of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), Bristo worked with the broader civil rights community on the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Bristo has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Distinguished Service Award of the President of the United States; the Americans with Disabilities Act Award for her role in the creation and passage of the law; and the Henry B. Betts Laureate. Bristo also was named by the Chicago Sun-Times as one of Chicago’s “100 Most Powerful Women” and by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s “100 Most Influential Women.” In 2007, Chicago Magazine named her one of the seven “Outstanding Chicagoans” of the year.

Bristo holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Beloit College, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rush College of Nursing. She lives in Chicago with her husband Bob Kettlewell, and has two children, Sam and Madeline.

Wendy DuBoe serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago (UWMC), the largest private funder of health and human services in the greater Chicago region.

Since joining United Way of Metropolitan Chicago in 2003, DuBoe has held positions of Chief Strategy & Integration Officer, Chief Community Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer prior to her current position as President and CEO. She has lead the regional merger of 54 local offices into one metropolitan system, unifying staff and volunteers, integrating investments and operations and reducing operating costs by 20% across the territory. DuBoe has been instrumental in transforming United Way’s community investment approach from broad human service funding to more strategic and focused investment.

DuBoe was a member of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s 2011 Transition Team and currently serves as a commissioner of the Governor’s Human Services Commission. She chairs the Board of FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program for Chicago and Cook County. She is a member of the Executive Council of Thrive, a member of the Mayor’s Commission on Public Safety and a member of the International MENSA Society.

DuBoe graduated cum laude with a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of Michigan, earned her MA in International Economics and International Relations from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and received a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ricardo (Ric) Estrada was named President and CEO of Metropolitan Family Services (MFS), one of Chicago’s first and largest human services agencies, in March 2011.

During his tenure at MFS, Estrada has led the expansion of the agency’s reach by 25,000 (currently totaling 68,000), and overseen the growth of the agency’s budget from $32 million to $50 million. Estrada spearheaded efforts to secure funding to establish an early childhood facility on Chicago’s Southwest Side. In 2015, he also led the launch of the Campaign to Mpower Families, a $25 million initiative to reach more families and strengthen Metropolitan’s communities with better services and an even stronger organization.

Estrada has more than two decades of leadership experience in human services, philanthropy and government. His record of civic and community involvement includes appointment to the Chicago Early Learning Executive Council; the University of Illinois Board of Trustees; Board of Directors of Leadership Greater Chicago; and Board member of the Woods Fund of Chicago.

Estrada’s educational background is grounded in social services and business, including an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, an M.A. in Policy and Administration from the University of Chicago, and a B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago.

Many Seniors May Be Taking Dangerous Combinations of Medications, & Supplements

Researchers say patients should tell doctors every treatment they're taking.
MONDAY, March 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More seniors than ever are taking supplements alongside their medications, a practice that puts them at risk for dangerous drug interactions, researchers report.

More than 15 percent of older Americans took potentially life-threatening combinations of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements in 2011, the study showed. That was almost a twofold increase from 2005, when 8.4 percent of seniors did so.

"Alongside the growing use of multiple medications, there is also a hidden, and increasing, risk of potentially deadly drug interactions in older adults," said lead researcher Dr. Dima Qato. She is an assistant professor of pharmacy systems at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Many of these interactions involved heart drugs and supplements, such as omega-3 fish oil supplements, which are more commonly used now than they were five years ago, Qato said.

To be on the safe side, patients should always tell their doctor and pharmacist about all of the drugs and supplements they are taking, or plan to take, including over-the-counter medications, she said.

"A medication or supplement may be safe and beneficial when you use it alone, but when you mix it with other medications or supplements, it can be very dangerous," Qato explained.

The report was published online March 21 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

Qato's team first interviewed more than 2,300 older adults about their medication/supplement use in 2005, and then they surveyed another 2,200 seniors in 2011. Participants were aged 62 to 85.

The investigators found that the number of people taking at least five prescription drugs rose from over 30 percent to almost 36 percent during the study period. In addition, the number of seniors taking five or more medications or supplements increased from over 53 percent to slightly over 67 percent.

Over the same period, the use of over-the-counter medications dropped from slightly over 44 percent to almost 38 percent, while the use of dietary supplements rose from close to 52 percent to almost 64 percent, the researchers found.

The most common supplements used were multivitamins or mineral supplements and calcium, the study authors noted.

It's not enough to know the number of medications and supplements patients are taking, because it doesn't tell which are helping and which are hurting, said Dr. Michael Steinman, author of an accompanying journal editorial. Steinman is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

"We need to identify what the problems are and devise ways to help people avoid these problems," he said.

For example, St. John's wort, which is often taken for depression, can affect how other drugs work. These drugs include immunosuppressants, some HIV/AIDS drugs, birth control pills, the blood thinner warfarin, the heart drug digoxin and some tranquilizers (such as Xanax), according to the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Another study in the same journal found that doctors are often remiss in asking their patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines.

On the flip side, many patients are often afraid to tell their doctor about the supplements they are taking, the researchers said.

For the study, Judy Jou, from the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, analyzed survey data for nearly 7,500 adults. Of these, just over 42 percent did not tell their doctor about the supplements they were taking or alternative treatments they were trying.

"Not telling primary care providers about using complementary and alternative medicines can be dangerous, especially if the type being used creates adverse interactions with any medical treatments that a patient might be undergoing concurrently," Jou said.

Examples of this include the use of herbs and supplements that interact negatively with prescription drugs or movement-based therapies, such as yoga, that counteract prescribed physical therapy, she explained.

The study participants who were least likely to report alternative therapies were those who did yoga, tai chi or qi gong, and those who practiced meditation or mindfulness. Adults who used herbs or supplements and who had acupuncture were more likely to disclose, the researchers found.

When patients didn't tell their doctor about these practices, it was most often because their doctor didn't ask or patients felt the doctor didn't need to know, Jou said.

"Encouraging discussion of complementary and alternative medicine use can help prevent medical complications that may arise from simultaneous use of conventional and complementary and alternative medicines and treatments, as well as improving communication and trust between patients and providers," she said.

More information
Visit the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health for more on alternative medicine.

SOURCES: Dima Qato, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., assistant professor, pharmacy systems, University of Illinois, Chicago; Judy Jou, M.A., School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; Michael Steinman, M.D., professor, medicine, University of California, San Francisco; March 21, 2016, JAMA Internal Medicine, online

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So Paul Ryan Gave Up His "Character Deficiency of Anxiety" For Lent - Mr. Ryan Anxiety Disorder Is Not A “Character Deficiency"

                                                File this under “lack of sensitivity.”
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) released a video this morning detailing what he gave up for Lent, the Christian season around Easter where people sacrifice certain luxuries from their lives as a form of penitence for 40 days. His rather obtuse choice this year? Anxiety.

article by Lindsay Holmes for HuffPost | March 24, 2016

YouTube published by Speaker Paul Ryan on March 24, 2016
“I used to give up beer, or ice cream, or pop,” he said in the video. “But I’ve given up so many things over the years, food-wise, that I’ve decided to switch my Lenten vows to character deficiencies or problems I’ve had.”

Here’s a wakeup call to Ryan and anyone else who still thinks so narrow-mindedly:Anxiety is not a “character deficiency.”

Approximately 40 million American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, which can include debilitating symptoms, like headaches, ulcers and respiratory problems. Not to mention it also leads to poor sleep quality and changes in the brain.

It’s important to note that Ryan didn’t miss the mark entirely. Managing your worries is crucial to a healthy mind and body. However, his delivery was oversimplified and potentially stigmatizing. There’s a huge difference between stress and anxiety. Ryan was likely referring to the everyday stressors that most people face, but by flinging around the term “anxiety,” his statements take on a whole new meaning — one that further promotes a negative perception around mental health disorders.

The more people conflate mental health terms with colloquialisms, the more alienated individuals with mental illness will feel. Do you know how many of those 40 million Americans wish they could just “give up anxiety” for 40 days? Or even one day? All of them.

Stigma is real. Only 25 percent of people with a mental health issue feel like others are compassionate about their condition. And, really, it’s no surprise given that public figures treat the disorders as a punchline in the public spotlight.

Ryan isn’t the only politician who has said something that perpetuates mental health stigma — presidential candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have also made off-color remarks about mental health.

After the killing of two Virginia journalists, Trump made the call that mass shootings were not “a gun problem” but a “mental problem.” (Which is inaccurate, by the way. People with mental illness are more likely to be victims of a violent crime than the ones committing them.) And at a Democratic debate earlier this month, Sanders quipped that “when you watch these Republican debates, you know why we need to invest a lot in mental health.”

Research shows that the stereotypes surrounding mental illness prevent people from seeking treatment. If we want to solve the systemic mental health problems in our society, we need to start addressing it with care and understanding rather than judgment and shame. A major key to doing that is to stop using phrases associated with mental illness in a casual manner.

In the interim, if Ryan was looking for a few Lent ideas, perhaps he could have tried something that triggers empathy, like volunteering more often. Or giving up excess sugar. Or unplugging from his inbox 30 minutes before bed. They’re less offensive to people with mental illness and they’re still healthy.

Just a suggestion.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/paul-ryan-anxiety_us_56f3f1a5e4b02c402f668bc5?ref=yfp

Indiana Gov. Pence Signs New Abortion Restrictions into Law, Unborn Fetal Protects & Affirms The Value of All Human Life

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he believes a bill banning abortions because of fetal genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome affirms the value of all human life

Associated Press | March 24, 2016 Timeline Posts

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on an Indiana bill (House Enrolled Act 1337)  that would ban abortions from being performed because of fetal genetic abnormalities (all times local):

5:25 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he believes a bill banning women from getting abortions because of fetal genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome affirms the value of all human life.

The Republican governor signed the contentious measure into law on Thursday, making Indiana the second state with such a ban.

Pence said in a statement that he believe the legislation takes "an important step in protecting the unborn."

The law will take effect in July. It will also prohibit abortions from being performed because of a fetus's race, sex or ancestry.

The bill has been criticized by medical professionals and several female Republican members of the Indiana Legislature, who say it goes too far in telling women what they can and cannot do.

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4:55 p.m.

Republican Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill making Indiana the second state to ban abortions because of fetal genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome.

The governor's office says Pence signed the measure Thursday, just hours ahead of his deadline to take action on the bill passed by the Republican-dominated Legislature.

The new law takes effect in July. It will also prohibit abortions from being performed because of a fetus's race, sex or ancestry and mandate that the only way to dispose of an aborted fetus is through burial or cremation.

The bill has drawn backlash from medical professionals and several female Republican members of the Indiana Legislature who say it goes too far in telling women what they can and cannot do.

North Dakota adopted similar restrictions in 2013.

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7:30 a.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is facing a deadline to take action on a measure that would ban abortions because of fetal genetic abnormalities such as Down syndrome.

Pence reiterated his anti-abortion stance when he spoke about the measure Wednesday. Thursday is the deadline for him to act on bills the General Assembly has approved. Pence could allow the bill to go into law by not signing it, but it would take a veto to halt the measure.

The bill has drawn backlash from medical professionals and several female Republican members of the Indiana Legislature who say the bill goes too far in telling women what they can and cannot do.

If it became law, Indiana would be the second state after North Dakota to have such restrictions.

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State of Illinois budget battle leaves caregiver unpaid, mother concerned of disabled son's future

Shame on All of State of Illinois Legislators. The future of so many in the Illinois disability community future is unclear.  including caregivers such as Darrell Stanford.

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wonderful report by Julie Unruh for WGN9 Chicago | March 23, 2016 

266 Days - That is how long it has been since Illinois has gone without a budget. And the stories about the people it affects and how it impacts them are endless.

Cerone Brower from Chicago lives with cerebral palsy. He's non verbal, immobile and can do nothing for himself at the age of 33. His mother fears if the state of Illinois doesn't act soon to free up much needed money, her son could end up in a home living away from her.

Currently, thanks to one compassionate man, The Browers are able to stick together. But that man is paying the price.

Darrell Stanford says Cerone is a "little brother" he's grown to love. The two spend a lot of time together. Three times a day, seven days a week, Stanford comes to the Browers Chatham home to feed Cerone, change him, bathe him, carry him up and down the stairs so Cerone's mother Eller, doesn't have to. She is 75-years-old and 5'2". Without Darrell's physical help, she would be forced to care for her physically and mentally handicapped son herself.

As a home care aide, Darrell is paid by the state’s Department of Human Services. At least that was the plan. For weeks, he has been working for free. The checks stopped coming, but the needs at the Brower's continued.

It's been rough for all of them.

“I haven't been getting paid so sometimes, I don''t have gas or bus fair,” Darrell says. “So it's difficult."

Darrell makes $10 an hour. But he couldn't leave the Browers out in the cold. So dependable and devoted Darrell came to work every day anyway out of the goodness of his heart.

"I don't make much, but the little I do make doesn't go that far. So for nothing to be coming in, it makes it a lot worse. A lot worse,” he says.

Darrel even emailed the governor himself in search of answers. He got a form letter back instead.

So WGN News phoned Marsol Enterprises in Olympia Fields, to inquire about the delay with three paychecks. Marsol is the company that issues Darrel’s check . They did not returned our calls.

Then, out of nowhere, one check showed up last week. And a sign showed up on the company's door suggesting backlogs in the pay department were finally freeing up this Friday.

But how? Why? When the status in Springfield is the same?

Eller Brower says she is breathing more easily knowing that Darrell and his helping hands are being paid for his hard work. At least it appears that way.

This as the financial indecision downstate remains unresolved. The fear in the Brower’s house continues of having to send Cerone to a home away from his mother if someone like Darrell isn't there to help.

"Hopefully they will see the need not only of Cerone, but of others,” Eller Brower says.

http://wgntv.com/2016/03/23/states-budget-battle-leaves-caregiver-unpaid-family-concerned/

FTA Webinar March 30th: in-depth look at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements

FTA Offers Final Training Session in ADA Circular Series

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Civil Rights concludes its series of webinars providing an in-depth look at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and how theADA Circular addresses them with a focus on the ADA and vehicles.

Join us 2-3 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 30, 2016 to learn about vehicle acquisition standards, accessibility considerations, and equivalent facilitation. This webinar covers material from chapters 4, 5, and 11 of the ADA Circular.

The ADA Circular webinar series is designed for FTA grantees. We request that each agency register for a single spot because attendance space is limited. You can view past webinars on our Civil Rights Training Materials page.

To the Person With a Chronic Illness Who Doesn’t Feel Strong Right Now

The following post on Chronical Illness was originally published by The Mighty, thoughtful article by Anna Evensky on Feb 17, 2016.
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Dear _______,

I understand times are hard right now. In fact, it might feel as if your world is coming down on you. You feel as if you’­re stuck in a storm, and no matter where you go or what you do, all your problems will still be there pouring down on you. You feel helpless; you don’t think there is any shot of you seeing a rainbow when the storm is over. In fact, you don’t believe the storm will ever blow over. ­Whether your condition is taking a turn for the worse, you received a life-altering diagnosis or you received bad news that leaves you thinking your life is seemingly falling apart right in front of your eyes — please reconsider what you’re thinking and begin questioning if these are “realistic” thoughts.

So often when life throws us a bump in the road, we get wrapped up in those feelings that can be debilitating to our well-being. We begin to have unrealistic thoughts that ultimately lead us into a downward spiral. Life isn’t always fair, and dealing with chronic illnesses can sometimes create the perfect storm. 

What you’re feeling is overwhelming to say the least, and I’m sure you don’t need me telling you that to realize this. Do me a favor, and think back to a time when you felt equally as bad, or think of a time when your conscience whispered to you, “I don’t know how to handle this. I have never been so upset and at such a loss before.” Now look where you are today. You made it out, didn’t you? Nobody said it was easy back when you had to maneuver your way out of that storm, but you did it. You are a stronger person than before, and the skills and drive to feel better still lie within you. 

Believe it or not, I’m here to tell you that you can do it all over again. Sometimes as much as you want to have an explanation to answer the question, “Why me?” you must stop wasting your time. You will never know the answer to that question, and life is way too short to be stumped on the unknown. Don’t waste another precious second of this beautiful life we live in.

Please do yourself this favor. Believe in yourself and the strength you have inside of you. Whatever life has thrown in your direction, you are strong enough to beat it. I know it gets tiring to say the least, and some days you say you don’t want to fight anymore and that you want to give up. You have been fighting too long to give up now. It’s like running a 5K but giving up at the last half-mile. It may take time to get through everything that has left you at a loss, but it’ll be worth the fight. That fight that is going to give you the hopeful, happy and resilient piece of you that you have been missing. Dismiss that “Why me?” question. Instead, tell yourself, “Yes me” — this my life, and I am strong enough to live it.  

Sincerely,Someone who knows exactly what you’re going through

If you or someone you know needs help, please visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741-741. Head here for a list of crisis centers around the world.

The Crisis Text Line is looking for volunteers! If you’re interesting in becoming a Crisis Counselor, you can learn more information here.

For more from The Mighty, visit: themighty.com/

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The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) is a online website all about parenting as a person with a disability

A brand new website all about parenting as a person with a disability . Below we have posted some information from the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP). Please check it out and share information with any parents with disabilities that you may know.

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The Disabled Parenting Project (DPP) is an online space for sharing experiences, advice, and conversations among disabled parents as well as those considering parenthood. The DPP also serves as an information clearinghouse and interactive space for discussion and connection. The DPP hopes to inform social policy concerning this underserved population through the development of scholarly research, fact sheets, and training resources, as created by and for the community, and will set the stage for additional research and social action to address the important issues of discrimination and disparities.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Disabled Parenting Project is on a mission to leverage technology in order to create opportunities for parents and prospective parents with disabilities to connect and interact, and serve as an information clearinghouse for relevant information about adaptive parenting. The DPP also seeks to inform social policy through the development of resources, created by and for the disabled parenting community, and to promote social justice for disabled families.

For the Disabled Parenting Project (DPP), visit: http://www.disabledparenting.com/

U.S. Access Board Webinar April 7th: Common Errors & Omissions in applying the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards

The next webinar in the Board's free monthly series will take place April 7 from 2:30 – 4:00 (ET) and will feature a review of errors and omissions that commonly occur in applying the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards. Incorrect placement of grab bars, insufficient space at shower seats and other common design or installation errors will be highlighted in this session. Attendees are welcome to share design deficiencies and omissions that they have encountered. Questions can be submitted in advance of the session (total limited to 25) or can be posed during the webinar.

Visit www.accessibilityonline.org for more information or to register. Webinar attendees can earn continuing education credits (CEUs). Archived copies of previous Board webinars are available on the site. The webinar series is made available in cooperation with the ADA National Network.

For the U.S. Access Board, visit: https://www.access-board.gov/

EEOC Sues Grisham Farm Products for Requiring Medical Information for Employment, Violated Americans with Disabilities Act

from a Press Release | March 22, 2015
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Mandatory 'Health History' Form Violated Federal Law, Federal Agency Says

ST. LOUIS -- Grisham Farm Products, Inc. of Mountain Grove, Mo., violated federal law by requiring all job applicants to fill out a three-page health history before they would be considered for a job, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed today. EEOC also alleged Grisham Farm Products does not maintain or retain employment records and applications for employment, as required by law.

According to EEOC's lawsuit, Phillip Sullivan, a retired law enforcement officer who sought employment with Grisham Farm Products, was told by the company that if he did not fully complete and submit a three-page health history form with his application, he would not be considered for any job.

Because the pre-employment form requested information that could cause an applicant to identify himself or herself as a person with a disability, its use violated Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), EEOC said. The suit further claimed the form does not comply with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information, including medical histories, regarding applicants or their family members, except in limited circumstances allowed by statute.

EEOC filed its lawsuit (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Grisham Farm Products, Inc., Civil Action No. 6:16-cv-3105) in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Southern Division, after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process. EEOC seeks monetary relief and an order requiring Grisham Farm Products to implement policies and practices to prevent discrimination.

"Job applicants cannot be required to provide employers with their medical history prior to receiving a job offer," said James R. Neely, Jr., director of EEOC's St. Louis District Office. "Grisham Farm Products' intrusive health history form is among the most egregious we have seen."

Andrea G. Baran, EEOC's regional attorney in St. Louis, said, "The ADA and GINA are intended to protect both employees and job applicants from unlawful discrimination. When companies require applicants to reveal their health history, it not only discourages some individuals, like Mr. Sullivan, from applying, it also allows employers to consider illegal factors in their employment decisions. As such, enforcement of these laws is critically important to a discrimination-free workplace."

Eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring is one of six national priorities identified by EEOC's Strategic Enforcement Plan.

EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. The St. Louis District Office oversees Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and a portion of southern Illinois. Further information about EEOC is available on its website at www.eeoc.gov.

http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/3-22-16.cfm