State investigators say DCFS contract fraud could be worse than known

From the Chicago Tribune Political Reporter Monique Garcia 7:45 p.m. CST, January 27, 2012 State ethics investigators say they may never know the full extent of an alleged contracting scheme that they say cost taxpayers at least $18 million and led to last year’s resignation of the head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The comments came during a legislative hearing Friday examining a probe that found numerous violations by George E. Smith, who held various … more
Deep cuts loom as state tries to save Medicaid Lawmakers, Quinn aides set to present suggestions this week

By Monique Garcia and Ray Long, Chicago Tribune reporters April 17, 2012 The list of medicines Jason Carrington must take every day to treat his multiple sclerosis and related symptoms is long: Copaxone injections to prevent relapses, primidone to control tremors, Seroquel to stabilize his mood, lamotrigine and Cymbalta to treat depression and anxiety. The drugs can cost thousands of dollars a day, an expense the state now picks up. But the 32-year-old Wicker Park resident soon could find himself forced to seek another way to pay for his prescriptions. Scaling back such coverage … more
Rep. Harris is Named one of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, Windy City Times Advocates of the Year

The AIDS Legal Council of Chicago ( ALCC ) in partnership with the Windy City Times presented Outstanding Advocate of the Year awards to six people working in the HIV/AIDS community. ALCC assists low-income people with HIV in Chicago with legal issues, including discrimination, Social Security benefits, wills and powers of attorney. A reception preceded the awards ceremony at Sidley Ausin LLP at One S. Dearborn, attended by long-time activists and professionals providing HIV/AIDS related … [Read More...]











