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Illinois Nonprofits Sound Alarms on Proposed Medicaid Cuts – NBC5

Jul 8, 2025 Comments Off on Illinois Nonprofits Sound Alarms on Proposed Medicaid Cuts – NBC5
November 11 @ 3:32 pm

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Local Organizations Feel the Impact of Federal Budget Cuts – CBS Chicago

May 16, 2025 Comments Off on Local Organizations Feel the Impact of Federal Budget Cuts – CBS Chicago
November 11 @ 3:32 pm
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Clearbroook on Wintrust Business Lunch – WGN Radio

May 15, 2025 Comments Off on Clearbroook on Wintrust Business Lunch – WGN Radio
November 11 @ 3:32 pm

Jessica Smart, President and CEO, joins John to talk about the work that Clearbrook does, how cuts to federal programs might impact what they do, her thoughts on RFK Jr.’s thoughts on autism, and their annual fundraiser, The Shining Star Ball. Listen to the full interview HERE starting at 11:55

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Chicago-area residents worry Medicaid could be on chopping block – ABC7 News

Apr 29, 2025 Comments Off on Chicago-area residents worry Medicaid could be on chopping block – ABC7 News
November 11 @ 3:32 pm

It has been 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term in office, and now Medicaid could be on the chopping block, as the administration works to cut down the nation’s debt. The program keeps families from having to pay thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs. Watch the…

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Caregivers Need a Boost Too – Chicago Sun Times

Feb 3, 2025 Comments Off on Caregivers Need a Boost Too – Chicago Sun Times
November 11 @ 3:32 pm

This transformation to our economy begs for human-centered work to be highly valued, and investment in care-based service can shape the future culture of our communities. The cost of ignoring well-known labor shortages in nursing, elder care and care for disabled people is escalating. Consider the direct service professionals in…

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Push to Increase DSP Wages – Daily Herald

May 8, 2024 Comments Off on Push to Increase DSP Wages – Daily Herald
November 11 @ 3:32 pm

Clearbrook partners with Little City to push for an increase to Direct Support Professional (DSP) wages. Read the full article HERE.

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Gaining Legislative Support – WGN Radio

Jan 23, 2024 Comments Off on Gaining Legislative Support – WGN Radio
November 11 @ 3:32 pm

Jessica Smart tells John about how Clearbrook works and who we serve, how we are funded, and the effort from local legislators to make sure Clearbrook is adequately funded. Listen to the full interview HERE

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