Back on the road this week meeting with some of our State Senators. Today
in Chicago, Phil, Katherine and I will meet with Senator Heather Steans. Later
this week, we will head to Deerfield to meet with Senator Julie Morrison. Topics
will include, rebalancing update, 1115 Waiver,  state budget and wages for
direct support professionals.

In other news, former Illinois Developmental Disabilities Director Lilia Teninty
has taken a new position in Oregon. Lilia is the new Developmental Disabilities
Director in the State of Oregon where she currently resides. Congratulations
Lilia!


Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@www.thearcofil.org