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Ill. Midterm preview: Don Tracy

Illinois · 19d

chicagocrusader.com

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9,300 Illinois residents lose Medicaid coverage under new federal law

More than 9,300 Illinois residents have lost their Medicaid health insurance coverage following changes under President Donald Trump’s federal budget law, leaving thousands of families searching for affordable health care. The coverage losses took effect October 1, 2026, affecting certain lawfully present immigrants who previously qualified for Medicaid. To...

Illinois · 22d
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Bost faces first-time Democratic candidate Fortier in Illinois District 12

O’Fallon resident Julie Fortier is trying to unseat longtime Republican Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District — one of the reddest districts in the country. Bost overwhelmingly won his last two general elections after the district was redrawn in 2021. The district, rated as...

Illinois · 19d
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edglentoday.com

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Putting Patients and Families First in Illinois Healthcare

For too many Illinois families, healthcare has become another financial burden at a time when just about everything costs more. Prescription prices are high, insurance premiums continue to strain household budgets, and families are left wondering how they will afford the care they need. But behind every healthcare decision is...

Illinois · 21d
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Four HSHS clinics closing, moving services to other locations

Four Springfield-area Hospital Sisters Health System clinics are closing and relocating their services to other areas. Family health clinics in Sherman and Chatham, as well as a family medicine clinic in Rochester, will move services to HSHS' multispecialty care building at 2901 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. The hospital network's...

Springfield, IL · 10-08

foxillinois.com

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Paramedic Sara Rolando receives highest national recognition as 2026 “Star of Life”

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Sara Rolando, Director of Operations for Medics First of Springfield, has been named a 2026 Star of Life by the American Ambulance Association (AAA), earning national recognition for her leadership, commitment to employee development, and dedication to community health and safety. The Stars of Life program...

Springfield, IL · 22d

timestribunenews.com

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Department on Aging to assist older adults during Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Free Help Available from Certified Health Insurance Counselors. Tribune Staff • With the Medicare open enrollment period set to begin on Thursday Oct. 15, older adults looking to change their existing Medicare plan can receive free, personalized assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

Illinois · 24d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Get Covered Illinois offering health coverage to 9,300 residents affected by Medicaid cuts

Approximately 9,300 Illinois residents who lost Medicaid coverage due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can now enroll in health insurance plans through Get Covered Illinois until December 31, 2026.

Illinois · 23d

Tampa Bay Observer

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AllerLysis Brings Allergen Risk Mitigation to Illinois Residential Facilities

AllerLysis, an allergen risk mitigation system for healthcare organizations, has been adopted by 12 residential facilities in Illinois. The system is designed to prevent fatalities by helping facilities manage allergen risks and actuate intake records. The company was founded after a direct experience with a fatality caused by a tiny item overlooked when brought into a facility. That experience led to the development of AllerLysis, which goes beyond food scanning to provide an all-around tool for allergen risk mitigation. Facilities trust AllerLysis for end-to-end risk management. AllerLysis serves IDD service providers, group homes, supported living facilities, residential care organizations, and healthcare providers. The system helps these organizations track and manage allergen risks for residents, a critical need given that overlooking a product or assuming it is wholesome without considering a resident's allergy profile can lead to medical emergencies. Oladipo O, founder of AllerLysis, said: "Overlooking a product or assuming it is wholesome and consumable to residents without minding their allergy profile can lead to medical emergencies." He added: "With Allerlysis every check matters." The company's approach is comprehensive. Rather than functioning solely as a food scanning app, AllerLysis provides an end-to-end allergen risk mitigation system. This includes intake record actuation,

Illinois · 23d

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Residents asked to take part in health survey

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield residents are being asked, by both Springfield hospitals to take part in a Community Health Needs Assessment, required to be conducted. Galia Cossyleon, from Memorial Health was a guest on the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss the survey and how’s it important.

Springfield, IL · 24d

thelansingjournal.org

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Get Covered Illinois offers special enrollment for 9,300 Illinoisans kicked off Medicaid

Special enrollment period through Dec. 31 offers access to premium tax credits for qualified enrollees, retroactive coverage for the rest of 2026. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY GET COVERED ILLINOIS. CHICAGO, Ill. — Due to President Trump’s Budget Bill (H.R. 1), thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Illinois lost Medicaid coverage, effective...

Illinois · 25d

The Money Overview

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North Carolina and Illinois expansion adults renew Medicaid every six months from January 1

Medicaid expansion adults in North Carolina and Illinois will renew their coverage every six months instead of once a year, starting January 1, 2027. Both states have told members the change is coming, and each has its own definition of who is in the group and its own advice on what to do first. The […] The post North Carolina and Illinois expansion adults renew Medicaid every six months from January 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .

North Carolina · 26d

southernillinoisnow.com

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Department on Aging offers free help During Medicare Open Enrollment Period

With the Medicare open enrollment period underway, older adults looking to change their existing Medicare plan can receive free, personalized assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). Illinois SHIP Director Sandy Leith says it is that time of year where people with Medicare...

Illinois · 25d

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State Offers Medicare Counseling for Seniors

Older Illinois residents considering changes to their Medicare coverage can get free help through the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP. The program offers one-on-one health insurance counseling at about 300 sites statewide, supported by 1,000 certified counselors. State officials say 200 new SHIP counselors were trained over the past year to meet demand during Medicare open enrollment. That enrollment window runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. Counselors can help older adults compare plans, review prescription coverage, and better understand available options before making changes.

Illinois · 26d

MyStateline.com WTVO WQRF

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Medical debt relief program eliminates over $1.4B for Illinois residents

Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois's state-funded relief program has erased more than $1.4 billion in medical debt for nearly 700,000 residents across all 102 counties.

Illinois · 27d

We Are Illinois

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Illinois Opens Special Enrollment After Medicaid Coverage Losses

Illinois residents affected by federal Medicaid changes may qualify for marketplace health insurance and financial assistance through December 31, 2026.

Illinois · 27d

The Financial Wire

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Illinois TRAIL Medicare elections open October 15 and close November 16

Illinois’s TRAIL Medicare election window opens October 15 and closes November 16 for 2027 coverage. The state says elections cannot be made before or after that window. Retirees considering a change therefore need the TRAIL calendar, rather than assume the national Medicare enrollment deadline governs their state election. The choice for a TRAIL household is... The post Illinois TRAIL Medicare elections open October 15 and close November 16 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Illinois · 28d

KFIL Radio

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Illinois Opens Special Enrollment After Medicaid Coverage Losses

Illinois residents affected by federal Medicaid changes may qualify for marketplace health insurance and financial assistance through December 31, 2026.

Illinois · 27d

25newsnow.com

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Illinois offers free counseling for Medicare open enrollment

(WAND) – The Medicare open enrollment period is set to begin today and will continue until Dec. 7. During this period, older adults can change their current Medicare plan and receive free assistance through the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). “It is that time...

Illinois · 27d