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Pay For Electricity Or Pay For A Prescription? 340B Is A Lifesaver – Support HB 2371 SA 2
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] 340B was a lifesaver for Correy Bell. At the March 1 rally for House Bill 2371 SA 2—the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act—she shared how the program helped her. With chronic asthma and bronchitis, Bell relies on an inhaler. One time, she found herself in a frightening scenario: out of town for work with no inhaler. Bell, a comedian, owns her own business and is uninsured. “I went to the pharmacy. I was confident that I had figured it out and then they told me the price,” she said. “The cost was so high that I actually had to stop and make a decision that no one should have to make: Do I pay a bill, or do I keep the lights on, or do it get my medicine?… That’s when I was able to find out about 340B.” A long-time patient at Family Christian Health Center, Bell said the 340B drug discount program helped her access needed medication at a price she could afford—“no confusing hoops, no shame, no judgment, just real savings when I needed it the most,” she said. State Rep. Anna Moeller, lead House sponsor of HB 2371 SA 2, told the 500 people at the rally that the bill is “a vital step in protecting access to affordable medications for patients who rely on this program. And it doesn’t cost Illinois one dime.” Stand with patients like Correy Bell. VOTE YES on HB 2371 SA 2this session. Learn more.
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When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds
Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Ethos Training Systems in Chicago’s Roscoe Park neighborhood is where fitness meets a holistic approach to health. Co-owners Tim Cohen and Cory Lester created Ethos to help people understand their potential and elevate both body and mind while fostering a strong, caring community. At Ethos, workouts support all experience levels and ages, focusing on accessibility, sustainability, and results that keep you coming back. Findings of a recent economic study are clear: the retail sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy and crucial to our everyday lives. Retail in Illinois directly contributes more than $112 billion in economic investment annually – more than 10 percent of the state’s total Gross Domestic Product. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Ethos Training are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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What Is A Faith Based Credit Union?
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Faith based credit unions are member owned, not for profit financial cooperatives formed to serve people connected to a particular church, denomination, or faith aligned organization. In Illinois, these credit unions operate just like any other federally or state regulated credit union—they offer safe, affordable, and insured financial services—but they are rooted in the needs and values of their faith communities. Because they are deeply connected to local congregations, faith based credit unions often serve neighborhoods and populations that traditional financial institutions overlook. They provide fair loans, accessible checking and savings options, and personalized financial guidance grounded in community trust. Israel Methcomm FCU’s board member, Neesha Stringfellow discusses how they collaborate with 35 other faith-based credit unions to assist their community members
• Learn how to build and rebuild credit • Become entrepreneurs Learn more about the collaboration in Illinois’ communities through credit unions at https://betterforillinois.org/
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Restrictions To 340B Make Life Harder For Low-Income Residents – Pass HB 2371 SA 2
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] A March 1 rally for passage of 340B legislation spotlighted three key reasons why House Bill 2371 SA 2 must pass this session:
2. HB 2371 SA 2 does NOT require state or taxpayer funding. 340B drugmakers must provide discounted outpatient drugs to hospitals and health centers caring for high numbers of low-income patients. 3. With federal Medicaid cuts looming, up to 500,000 Illinoisans could lose health coverage. Illinois hospitals face closure or service line cuts, as one-third operate on negative margins every year. “Across Illinois, families rely on a network of hospitals and community health centers that are there in their hardest moments. Together they form the safety net that catches patients before a health crisis becomes a life crisis,” State Sen. Mattie Hunter said at the rally. “I voted in favor of this bill because it protects access to care… Access to affordable care and medications is now more important than ever for working families, seniors and children. At a time when our state faces very tough financial pressures, this is a solution that strengthens care for patients without costing the state a single dollar,” Sen. Hunter said. The Senate passed the 340B bill unanimously. Now it’s time for the House to vote YES on HB 2371 SA 2! Learn more.
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