<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NASW-Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASW-Illinois Chapter]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:22:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.naswil.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-IL Announces Endorsements for 2026 Illinois General Election ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) announced its endorsed candidates for the November 3, 2026, Illinois General Election, highlighting the critical role state leadership will play as social workers and human service systems face growing uncertainty at the federal level.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-il-announces-endorsements-for-2026-illinois-general-election</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac009ca2291ee73d359f533</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:28:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_2685397c9d54421d8d3a5b225012881f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers: Highlights of NASW’s Comments on the 2027 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASW's Practice Team reviewed the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare &#38; Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing numerous topics that may impact social workers, other healthcare providers, and beneficiaries. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-tips-tools-for-social-workers-highlights-of-nasw-s-comments-on-the-2027-proposed-physician-f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abe7ca06dbb10da7e0afef1</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:49:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_fe0aaa9ac33748448292644ace571e71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Pen of the President: October 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social workers often have the privilege and responsibility of seeing around corners. Our proximity to people, communities, systems, and policy gives us an extraordinary field of vision. We hear what families are experiencing while decisions are still unfolding and often recognize where pressure will land before its full impact is visible.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/from-the-pen-of-the-president-october-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6e9f16de3d82672ac4c35</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[From the Pen]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_e4daafce98834a1084be9cd2814f84de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-IL Ethics Committee Statement on Changes to Medicaid Eligibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASW-Illinois Chapter Ethics Committee recognizes that recent changes to Medicaid eligibility and renewal requirements may place individuals and families at increased risk of losing healthcare coverage, disrupting continuity of care, and encountering additional administrative barriers to essential services. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-il-ethics-committee-statement-on-changes-to-medicaid-eligibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab6de85a5a6721089720ef9</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:51:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_5483edf5e33447499f1956863bbf5ce8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeguarding Free and Fair Elections – Resources for Social Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent federal court decision shows how a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mental health counseling, Chiles v. Salazar, is beginning to influence other legal disputes involving licensed mental health professionals. As the leading resource for the social work profession, NASW is committed to helping members understand important legal developments that may affect practice, licensure, and client care.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/safeguarding-free-and-fair-elections-resources-for-social-workers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aadb5e246044d755f6d2867</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:09:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Build the Future of Clinical Social Work: Become NASW-Illinois’ Founding Clinical Fellow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASW-Illinois Chapter is seeking an experienced Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to serve as the Founding Clinical Fellow for Supervision Access for Equity (SAE), an innovative workforce initiative designed to remove financial barriers to clinical licensure and strengthen the behavioral health workforce.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/help-build-the-future-of-clinical-social-work-become-nasw-illinois-founding-clinical-fellow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9ad0c72df0540568691d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:43:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/211e5a_19b7b3a8635445d9830fcac890884767~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_350,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Rep. LaPointe and Sen. Villa About Implementation of HB1085]]></title><description><![CDATA[In follow-up to passage of House Bill 1085 (HB1085) late last month, Heather O'Donnell, Director of Behavioral Health Strategy at DuPage County Health Department, shared the following information regarding the bill. Please read through the following to learn more about HB1085 which establishes minimum reimbursement rates for in-network behavioral health services. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/join-rep-lapointe-and-sen-villa-about-implementation-of-hb1085</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa85060cf39f9d324f14ea4</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:01:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_98d4164ead7d47f29695b98a4e59b2ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Lyannie Gomez: Connecting Social Work, Advocacy and Civic Engagement Through NASW PACE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NASW-Illinois Chapter is pleased to welcome Lyannie Gomez as the new NASW Political Action for Candidate Election (NASW PACE) Field Organizer for Illinois. Lyannie is passionate about social work, advocacy, civic engagement, and community organizing. ]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/meet-lyannie-gomez-connecting-social-work-advocacy-and-civic-engagement-through-nasw-pace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa805eaf688f98da0f2959d</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:11:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_7b840e11a1cd42709a694ea73e63b49d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_127,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-IL DEIAB Committee Statement on ICE Accountability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past year, social workers across Illinois have stepped up to serve their communities as the presence of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has increased. Social workers have taken the responsibility of putting boots on the ground to be advocates, case managers, and literal shields to protect the constitutional rights and safety of their clients, but also their own neighbors, teachers, paleteros, and, in the most heart-wrenching instances, their own parents.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-il-deiab-committee-statement-on-ice-accountability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa47804571318e8c9e54aa6</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:59:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_d1d28264bc2d4fa7b7754c803c3297a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers: Artificial Intelligence - Resources and Information for Clinical Social Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Tips &#38; Tools for Social Workers provides information on three central themes to support CSWs with continued learning: How AI is being used by CSWs, ethical and legal considerations, and AI limitations.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-tips-tools-for-social-workers-artificial-intelligence-resources-and-information-for-clinic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2b87a571318e8c9e1a7bb</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:28:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_fe0aaa9ac33748448292644ace571e71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Pen of the Executive Director: September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer of 2026 has been one of volatile weather across the state of Illinois. My hope is that any necessary clean-up has been completed, that everyone’s power, if lost, has been restored, and you all remain safe.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/from-the-pen-of-the-executive-director-september-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95c1e536df210911b9e36d</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Pen]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_f318037783874c6481c36e178c764b15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Presenters! 2027 NASW Chapters Spring Virtual Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re thrilled to invite you to share your expertise and passion at the 2027 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference! Join fellow social work professionals from across our region in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin as we gather to explore innovative approaches and best practices in mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/call-for-presenters-2027-nasw-chapters-spring-virtual-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a91bd118739c58a868d36ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:01:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_1907c6540dcd4d41b876b12f0c7671bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_454,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling All Social Workers &#38; Students: Get Involved with NASW PACE in Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a social worker, social work student, or community member interested in advocacy, civic engagement, and making a positive impact in your community? NASW PACE in Illinois is looking for volunteers interested in getting involved with upcoming civic engagement and volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re interested in connecting with your community, supporting advocacy efforts, participating in volunteer activities, or learning more about the political process, there are opportunities to...]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/calling-all-social-workers-students-get-involved-with-nasw-pace-in-illinois</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8f5f5310c1d906181bf267</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:52:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_7b840e11a1cd42709a694ea73e63b49d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_127,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Your AI Note Taker Isn't Telling You About Liability]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI note taking software has become a routine part of practice for many clinicians, and the appeal is easy to understand. They save time and cut down on after-hours charting. But there's a gap between what these tools are marketed to do and what they actually create: a permanent, detailed record that behaves very differently from the notes clinicians have written by hand for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/what-your-ai-note-taker-isn-t-telling-you-about-liability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7cd18b60971ea08f918269</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:18:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d9432c766b2f42f0adad25f6b48d00df.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court Applies Chiles v. Salazar to Teletherapy Licensing Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent federal court decision shows how a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mental health counseling, Chiles v. Salazar, is beginning to influence other legal disputes involving licensed mental health professionals. As the leading resource for the social work profession, NASW is committed to helping members understand important legal developments that may affect practice, licensure, and client care.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/federal-court-applies-chiles-v-salazar-to-teletherapy-licensing-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79f50ebb2b410376b92ba6</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Licensure]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:03:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW Seeks Stories from Social Workers Affected by New Student Loan Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[ On July 1, 2026, unprecedented cuts to the federal student loan system because of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) went into effect. In response, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as part of a broad coalition of labor unions, consumer protection, student, borrower advocacy, and civil rights organizations launched the “One Big Bill” campaign today to elevate the stories of millions of Americans with student loan debt....]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-seeks-stories-from-social-workers-affected-by-new-student-loan-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79f42034f2dd6f02ac832d</guid><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:57:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the Pen of the President: August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are you seeing that needs to exist? What knowledge are you carrying that another social worker could use? Where could your experience strengthen someone else’s idea? What community or professional need might benefit from several of us thinking about it together? Knowledge becomes more powerful when it moves. Share what you are seeing.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/from-the-pen-of-the-president-august-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79dcc7ecb2cb929ff686d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Chapter News]]></category><category><![CDATA[From the Pen]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:29:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e1c37a_e4daafce98834a1084be9cd2814f84de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASW-WI Statement on the Shooting of Corey Ruiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, extends our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragedy in Shreveport. 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McMahon et al., which struck down a Department of Education rule that would have unlawfully restricted access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.]]></description><link>https://www.naswil.org/post/nasw-applauds-federal-court-decision-striking-down-administration-s-attempt-to-restrict-public-servi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d637f6c303678bb74dfa5</guid><category><![CDATA[National News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Justice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:39:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/721296_99b34d806b414a15a5bc17bca095c8e6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NASW-IL Staff</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>