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  • 04/21/2025

Creativity Shines: Easterseals’ Social Theater Group Empowers Children with Autism and Their Families in Countless Ways

From start to finish, participants find comfort on the stage while honing new skills, bonding with family, and making new friends.

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  • 04/16/2025

In the News: Illinois Head Start Providers Worry About the Future of the Program

A recent Chalkbeat Chicago piece discusses the potential impacts of federal funding cuts to Head Start for the children and families served by the program.

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  • 04/10/2025

Easterseals and Head Start: Expanding Early Education and Family Resources in Our Communities

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford collaborates with nearly 40 independently-operated early childhood programs in Chicago and suburban Cook County through Head Start and Early Head Start. These programs provide transformative early learning services to low-income families. For children aged 5 and younger, enrichment is year-round in inviting classrooms led by caring professionals. With favorable teacher-child ratios and an evolving curriculum, children receive the support they need to thrive.

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  • 03/03/2025

How HB Threads Is Creating Valuable Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

HB Threads provides work opportunities, essential job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities. As part of Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, it offers a supportive environment where young adults of all abilities can thrive in an integrated workplace while creating high-quality products for mission-driven customers.

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  • 02/24/2025

Donna Iwanski is our New Chief Financial Officer

We are thrilled to welcome Donna Iwanski to Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR) as Chief Financial Officer.

Blog
  • 02/20/2025

The Chicago Defender Names Dr. Marilyn Griffin a 2025 Women of Excellence Honoree

The Chicago Defender recently introduced this year’s select group of honorees, recognizing Dr. Marilyn Griffin—an Easterseals board member and an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and Behavioral Health Medical Director for Aetna Better Health of Illinois—for her dedication and profound impact in the field of medicine.

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  • 01/31/2025

The 14th Annual Autism Awareness Night Draws Sellout Crowd to Rockford’s BMO Center

The community turned out in full force last Saturday, January 25, at the BMO Center in Rockford for the 14th Annual Autism Awareness Night. Hosted by the Rockford IceHogs in partnership with The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals, the event was more than just an exciting night of hockey—it was a heartfelt reunion for TAP families and supporters and an essential fundraiser for autism awareness and support.

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  • 01/27/2025

Korrey Kooistra Appointed Director of HB Threads

Korrey Kooistra has been named the Director of HB Threads, where she has been serving as the Interim Director. Prior to this, Korrey was the Director of Process Optimization and Transformation for the social enterprise. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to advancing social justice and public health.

Blog
  • 01/15/2025

Spotlight on Madlen Ortega, Easterseals Academy Machesney Park's Newest Certified Special Education Teacher

Teamwork, mentorship from colleagues, and being part of the strong and supportive community at Easterseals Academy inspire Madlen Ortega's dynamic classroom and give her a sense of gratitude.

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