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Statement on Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget Proposal

Chicago, IL – Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker gave a State of the State address and presented his budget proposal to the Illinois General Assembly. This is the starting point of budget negotiations over the next few months with the state legislature.  The Governor talked about the toll COVID-19 has taken on Illinoisans in every corner […]

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Tribune Names Thresholds Top Workplace for 7th Year

Chicago, IL – Thresholds is proud to announce that we have been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Chicago Tribune for the 7th year in a row. The list is based solely on employee feedback through a third-party survey administered Energage LLC. Thresholds ranks 21st in the large company category (>1,000 employees) and […]

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Watch the Thresholds Annual Celebration

Thank you for celebrating with us virtually for our 2020 Annual Celebration! If you missed us live, you can still view the entire event on demand. You’ll have the opportunity to not only hear about our accomplishments this year from CEO Mark Ishaug, but also to enjoy a panel featuring Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Secretary Grace […]

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Statement on Breonna Taylor Decision

We all have been closely following the case of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was killed in her own home by Louisville police officers. Today, we heard the news that one former police officer has been charged with three counts of wanton endangerment, and the additional police officers were not charged. This denial of […]

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Mark Ishaug: Reimagining Public Safety and Mental Health Crises

In a recent column in the Chicago Tribune, Clarence Page wrote about the tragic death of Daniel Prude and questions whether society asks too much of police. He is right to ask this question. At Thresholds, one of Illinois’ largest mental health and substance use treatment providers, we understand that tragedy can unfold when society […]

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