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Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Visit J Squared Aquatics in Clinton for expert care and advice on aquariums, fish, and reptiles. What began as a shared hobby for married owners Jessica and Jamie Allhands has grown into a thriving business, bringing underwater worlds to life for customers from across Illinois. Their commitment to animal health and personalized care draws enthusiasts from near and far. Stop in and experience firsthand why J Squared is trusted by customers across the region. Retail provides one out of every five Illinois jobs, generates the second largest amount of tax revenue for the state, and is the largest source of revenue for local governments. But retail is also so much more, with retailers serving as the trusted contributors to life’s moments, big and small. We Are Retail and IRMA are dedicated to sharing the stories of retailers like Jessica and Jamie from Clinton who serve their communities with dedication and pride.
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HB 3799 Raises Premiums And Destabilizes A Stable Insurance Market
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois’ competitive system protects consumers and keeps carriers investing here—let’s not break what works. Independent research shows slow, uncertain rate reviews push insurers out and costs up. HB 3799 was already defeated in Veto Session—keep it that way. Vote NO. Protect affordability. Vote NO on HB 3799.
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‘Why Risk It?’ 340B Bill Helps Patients And Providers, NO State Funding Needed – Pass HB 2371 SA 2
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Seven in 10 patients of Sinai Chicago are covered by Medicaid. Looming federal funding cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are expected to leave 10-15% of Illinois Medicaid patients without coverage. When people lose Medicaid, they often go without needed prescription drugs and healthcare. Passage of House Bill 2371 SA 2 is urgently needed, said Sameer Shah, PharmD, President of Mount Sinai Hospital, to restore the 340B program in Illinois after five years of unlawful restrictions imposed by drugmakers. “Our job and our mission is to take care of the communities we serve,” said Shah, noting those without insurance have few options. “They come to the hospitals. They come to the health system. They come to the clinics. It’s our responsibility to make sure the patients leave the hospital and are set up for success with their medications.” Sinai Chicago is one of Illinois’ largest safety net providers. 340B has meant it can offer low-income patients discounted medication. It has also helped the health system expand clinical services and invest in meeting the community’s growing and diverse healthcare needs. Hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers will lose a vital lifeline for their patients—and face additional financial challenges—unless House members pass HB 2371 SA. “Given all the curveballs coming our way and all the cuts, why risk it? Let the 340B program continue to work the way it was designed.” Stand with patients and providers: Vote YES on HB 2371 SA this legislative session. Learn more.
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340B Helps The Most Vulnerable Patients: Infants With Rare Diseases – Support HB 2371 SA 2
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Newborn screenings can uncover neuromuscular disorders in a healthy-looking baby, allowing for early treatment. The 340B program has helped many parents facing the profound reality of a child who may never walk, talk or breathe on their own. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago treats over 400 patients with neuromuscular disorders such as spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy—and 60% of the children come from low-income families covered by Medicaid. As a 340B provider, the hospital can offer these patients new high-priced gene therapies. When the federal 340B program works as intended, economically disadvantaged parents have the medication their child needs and the hope that comes with it. “Prior to these new therapies that have come out, [children with neuromuscular disorders] would usually pass away before their first birthday,” said Kristen Alianello, Lurie Children’s neuromuscular nurse coordinator. When administered early, she added, gene therapy can help these children live normal lives. “The 340B program is so important, especially in our organization and with our patient population of spinal muscular atrophy.” In addition to covering high-cost medication, Lurie Children’s puts 340B savings toward supporting families, which includes counseling, emotional support, home modifications for patients who can’t walk and transportation for families with children using a wheelchair. 340B provides hope for children facing the most wrenching health challenges. Stand with patients and providers:
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Chaos Coming July 1: Illinois’ Radical Credit Card Law Could Upend Everyday Purchases
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Starting July 1, Illinois families could face chaos when paying for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, or a dinner out because of a new state law that changes how credit cards work. At the checkout line, shoppers may suddenly be told they cannot use their credit cards to pay for sales taxes or tips, forcing them to split payments or pay those portions in cash. It is a radical change that only benefits corporate mega-stores, while small businesses, local banks, and consumers are left to deal with the fallout. Experts who understand the global payments system have been sounding the alarm for months:
• A federal judge weighing a preemption-related matter noted the policy is “indisputably disruptive,” “costly” and calls out “business-ending consequences” for local banks and credit unions. • Crain’s Chicago Business said, “Springfield’s Swipe Fee Gamble Deserves an Appeal.” Before chaos hits on July 1, lawmakers should reverse course and repeal the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Learn more at: guardyourcard.com/Illinois
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