Chapter News

Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director As I write this, many social work students across the state...

CHICAGO, IL—The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL), announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2022...

NASW Practice Alert Social Security is integral to the well-being and economic security of individuals, families, and communities. The...

Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: Sunday, July 31, 2022 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois...

05/27/22 UPDATE: IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers We are happy to report that fee waivers proposed by Governor Pritzker in his budget speech as a thank-you to COVID-19 first responders materialized in the Budget Implementation Plan. Per sections 5-90, social workers will be able to use a one-time waiver of fees regarding licensure. Taking effect July 1, 2022, this one-time waiver can be used on licensure applicati

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers. As the largest membership...

We are excited to report that two NASW-Illinois Chapter initiatives from last year were included in the most recent budget approved by...

National NASW News Release WASHINGTON, DC—The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on...

Michael Mallory, Chicago District Chair Happy April Chicago, Like many of you, I am eagerly waiting for a reprieve from these recent...

Latesha Newson, LCSW, Calumet District Chair Greetings Calumet District, I would like to thank all of our members who participated in our...