The Illinois Council on Long Term Care has recently published the following Letters to the Editor and Opinion Editorials in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Springfield's State Journal-Register and several other newspapers across Illinois. Click below for more information.

March 28, 2009 -- Chicago Tribune and State Journal-Register -- Nursing Home Association Supports Gov. Quinn’s Proposed FY 10 Budget

February 15, 2009 -- Chicago Tribune -- The Flawed Nursing Home Star Rating System and Choosing a Nursing Home

January 20, 2009 -- Chicago Tribune -- Nursing Homes Facing Economic Crisis

December 22, 2008 -- Chicago Sun-Times and State Journal-Register -- A New Year's Resolution--Volunteering at a Nursing Home

July 22, 2008 -- Chicago Tribune -- Nursing Facilities That Feel More Like Home

July 3, 2008 -- Daily Herald -- Pioneer Movement in Long-Term Care

April 14, 2008 -- Chicago Tribune and State Journal-Register -- Protect Yourself -- Tips for Avoiding the "Superbugs"

March 5, 2008 -- Announcing the Road to Excellence

December 28, 2007 -- Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times -- A New Year's Resolution- Visiting Nursing Home Residents

October 9, 2007 -- Choosing the Right Nursing Home

July 30, 2007 -- Crain's Chicago Business -- Increasing Funding for Residents on Medicaid

December 11, 2006 -- Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times -- Remembering Nursing Home Residents During the Holidays

July 13, 2006 -- Chicago Sun-Times -- Hot Weather Tips to Safeguard Seniors

May 19, 2006 -- Chicago Tribune -- Preparing for a Pandemic Flu Crisis

July 20, 2005 -- Hot Weather and the Elderly

July 1, 2005 -- IDPA Discontinues Coverage of Over-the-Counter Medications for Nursing Home Residents

May 9, 2005 -- Governor's Proposed Medicaid Cut Hurts Frailest Nursing Home Residents

April 29, 2005 -- Sex Offenders in Nursing Homes

April 14, 2005, Chicago Sun-Times -- Response to INA Letter on HB 822

March 28, 2005 -- Crain's Chicago Business -- House Bill 822- Medication Aides in Long Term Care

February 23, 2005 -- Chicago Tribune -- Helping Persons with Alzheimer's Feel Valued and Appreciated

February 3, 2005 -- Governor's Plans for Augmenting State's Nursing Supply

January 6, 2005 -- Chicago Tribune -- Cold Weather and the Elderly

December 13, 2004 -- Visiting Nursing Home Residents During the Holidays

October 26, 2004 -- Protect Nursing Home Residents from Flu

July 8, 2003, Chicago Tribune -- Improving Care for Nursing Home Residents

May 12, 2002, Chicago Tribune -- Budget Cuts Could Harm Nursing Home Residents

April 30, 2002 -- Devastating Effects of Proposed Medicaid Cuts

April 18, 2001 -- Passing Senate Bill 608 and House Bill 3538

September 20, 2000 -- Chicago Sun-Times -- End-of-Life Care Issues: Completing an Advance Directive