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Credit & Debit Cards May Not Work For Tips, Starting July 1
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The IFPA—the Credit Card Chaos law—could hurt Illinois’ tipped workers. Servers, stylists, rideshare drivers and other gig workers who rely on tips could see their income drop if customers can’t tip on cards and are limited to the cash they carry. Before chaos hits on July 1, lawmakers should reverse course and repeal the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Learn more at: guardyourcard.com/Illinois
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Hospitals And Patients Are Struggling: Charity And Unreimbursed Care Are Up
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Hospital charity care continues to rise along with unreimbursed care from patients unable to pay. Midwestern hospitals have been hit particularly hard, squeezed financially as they work hard to provide around-the-clock, high-quality care all communities deserve. Recent data from Kaufman Hall show charity and unreimbursed care jumped 72% between January 2023 and January 2026 at hospitals in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. In contrast, the nationwide increase was 40% and just 19% in southern states. These increases come despite the uninsured rate falling with implementation of the Affordable Care Act and remaining steady since. As providing healthcare has become increasingly costly for hospitals, paying for healthcare has become increasingly difficult for many patients. Rising costs, unreimbursed care and reduced funding in H.R. 1 have fueled the perfect storm threatening the very survival of many hospitals across Illinois. Others will be forced to make difficult decisions, including eliminating services and cutting jobs. Restoring the federal 340B program in Illinois is an important step forward in supporting hospitals that care for patients 24/7 and regardless of their ability to pay. House passage of House Bill 2371 SA 2 will help struggling hospitals that serve many low-income and uninsured patients. Vote YES on HB 2371 SA 2. Learn more.
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Illinois Credit Unions: Building Smart Money Habits Early
Thursday, Apr 23, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] During National Financial Literacy Month, we’re reminded that strong financial habits don’t start in adulthood; they begin early. For Illinois credit unions, youth financial education is a priority that continues to grow year after year. The goal is simple: start conversations early and keep them going. Through programs designed for students from kindergarten through high school, credit unions help build age-appropriate financial understanding. For younger students, financial literacy begins with everyday concepts. “With those younger kids, it’s talking about the needs versus wants. They’ll understand it’s something that they need to do versus something that they want to do,” states Jessica Obiala, Senior Manager of Community Partnerships at Great Lakes Credit Union. Those early lessons carry into real‑life moments at home, helping kids understand financial choices as they grow. This Financial Literacy Month, we celebrate the power of early education. Informed conversations today help build confident, financially capable adults tomorrow. Learn more at https://betterforillinois.org/ Paid for by Illinois Credit Union League.
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