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Illinois Credit Unions: Working With You
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Many Americans still operate outside the traditional banking system. Some face barriers like:
• Lack of trust in financial institutions • Limited access to branches or digital tools • Language barriers • Poor or nonexistent credit history Without access to safe financial services, people often turn to payday lenders, check cashers, or high fee alternatives that trap them in cycles of debt. Credit unions recognize this gap and are designing solutions that meet people where they are. Fellowship Baptist Church Credit Union’s Winifred Jamon shares how credit unions are “a big brother or sister looking over your shoulder”: Learn more at www.betterforillinois.org Paid for by Illinois Credit Union League.
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Keep Insurance Affordable
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation (HB 3799, SA 2 &3) that could make homeowners insurance unaffordable for many Illinoisans. The proposal would destabilize a healthy, competitive market, creating a regulatory framework that is more extreme than what exists in any other state. This will increase premiums and reduce competition. Our robust insurance market has kept homeowners’ rates middle-of-the-pack nationally, even though Illinois has more hail damage claims than any other state except Texas. To protect affordability and consumer choice, lawmakers should VOTE NO. For more information, visit www.KeepInsuranceAffordable.org
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Showcasing The Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] 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 Matt and Sabrina in Rantoul who serve their communities with dedication and pride.
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Federal Cuts Challenge State Budgets, NO Taxpayer Dollars Needed For 340 Bill
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] While high-income earners are fueling consumer spending, weakness in the labor market, halting business investment, and massive federal budget cuts point to a $2.2 billion budget deficit for the state’s 2027 fiscal year, according to the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will negatively affect Illinois’ financial trajectory through its devastating Medicaid cuts and changes to the federal tax code. Amid the past year’s economic upheaval, many Illinoisans have found themselves pinched by higher prices for groceries, housing, and insurance premiums. Illinois hospitals continue to serve as strong economic engines in the communities they serve—generating a $135.5 billion statewide economic impact annually—even as they face similar cost challenges that impact their ability to care for patients. Hospitals also continue to partner with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to ensure FQHC patients have access to needed specialty care. A bill during the spring session will ask legislators to support Illinois hospitals, FQHCs and the patients who depend on them for lifesaving care. Requiring Big Pharma to pass on drug discount savings to providers, and the pharmacies their patients use, means no taxpayer dollars are needed. For over 30 years, the 340B drug discount program has been key to saving lives and enhancing health. Stand with hospitals and FQHCs for 340B. Learn more.
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