From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. The community healthcare clinic in Normal is bracing for an uptick in patients if Congress succeeds in passing sweeping Medicaid cuts wrapped in a massive spending and tax bill. Executive director Holly Wayland Hall says the Free Health

From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. The community healthcare clinic in Normal is bracing for an uptick in patients if Congress succeeds in passing sweeping Medicaid cuts wrapped in a massive spending and tax bill. Executive director Holly Wayland Hall says the Free Health

The clinic is prepared to absorb patients who may lose their insurance. That's kind of the name of the game and what we do. Our patient population is prone to shifting over time. The clinic recently accepted about 30 new patients after Illinois ended Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants.

The clinic is prepared to absorb patients who may lose their insurance. That's kind of the name of the game and what we do. Our patient population is prone to shifting over time. The clinic recently accepted about 30 new patients after Illinois ended Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants.

Bloomington Normal faith leaders and advocates gathered in Uptown Normal in prayer and protest against the reconciliation bill in Congress. Gannette Hoskins is a community organizer with the advocacy group Sisters by Experience. Hoskins says everyone she works with

Bloomington Normal faith leaders and advocates gathered in Uptown Normal in prayer and protest against the reconciliation bill in Congress. Gannette Hoskins is a community organizer with the advocacy group Sisters by Experience. Hoskins says everyone she works with

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Can't get the help that they need the mental health support that they need, the medications that they need for them to be able to eat.

Can't get the help that they need the mental health support that they need, the medications that they need for them to be able to eat.

Hoskins and other faith leaders are urging Republican Congressman Darren LaHood to vote no on the bill. Illinois health officials say they've been kept in the dark by the Trump administration about an order to share Medicaid enrollee data. Mawa Iqbal has more.

Hoskins and other faith leaders are urging Republican Congressman Darren LaHood to vote no on the bill. Illinois health officials say they've been kept in the dark by the Trump administration about an order to share Medicaid enrollee data. Mawa Iqbal has more.

The State Department.

The State Department.

of Healthcare and Family Services manages Medicaid for Illinois enrollees. In order to get federal reimbursement for Medicaid costs, HFS shares enrollment data with the US Department of Health and Human Services. The top advisors with that agency recently ordered the data be shared with Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. A spokesperson with the state says they are deeply concerned.

of Healthcare and Family Services manages Medicaid for Illinois enrollees. In order to get federal reimbursement for Medicaid costs, HFS shares enrollment data with the US Department of Health and Human Services. The top advisors with that agency recently ordered the data be shared with Homeland Security for immigration enforcement. A spokesperson with the state says they are deeply concerned.

In a statement, the Illinois Agency says their understanding is health and personal data is protected under federal privacy laws. Democratic lawmakers from Illinois say they're working with the state attorney General's office on possible legal action. I'm Mawa Iqbal.

In a statement, the Illinois Agency says their understanding is health and personal data is protected under federal privacy laws. Democratic lawmakers from Illinois say they're working with the state attorney General's office on possible legal action. I'm Mawa Iqbal.

Governor JB Pritzker visited OSF Healthcare headquarters in

Governor JB Pritzker visited OSF Healthcare headquarters in

Peoria to sign new laws expanding healthcare access and lowering prescription drug costs. For too long our healthcare system has been infected by profit-seeking middlemen and predatory actors. Pritzker says the bills he signed into law will offer help to those who need it the most. I'm Ben.

Peoria to sign new laws expanding healthcare access and lowering prescription drug costs. For too long our healthcare system has been infected by profit-seeking middlemen and predatory actors. Pritzker says the bills he signed into law will offer help to those who need it the most. I'm Ben.