The Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) is pleased to announce the release of its FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), made possible through funding from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). This competitive sub-grant opportunity is designed to support community-based organizations serving residents of the 60th Illinois House District in Lake County with programs that address critical community needs and advance equity, stability, and long-term...

NIRCO is in need of two part-time Peer Recovery Specialists. Please see the full job description below. Location : NIRCO Recovery Community Center, Waukegan, Illinois Hourly rate : $25 per hour Employment Type : Part-time About NIRCO: The Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) is a peer-run and peer-led organization dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (SUD), opioid use disorder (OUD), and polysubstance use disorder (PUD). Since our...

Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) is honored to receive the Employer of the Year Award from the Waukegan Coalition to Reduce Recidivism for our continued commitment to providing second-chance employment opportunities for justice- impacted individuals. The award was presented at the Coalition’s Annual Luncheon, where community partners gathered to celebrate local organizations that are creating pathways to stability, empowerment, and recovery for those reentering...