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Mental health centers were decimated during Illinois’ extended budget stalemate. Illinois is moving forward with plan to extend and expand behavioral health services to people who couldn't otherwise afford it, in a way that officials say will be cost-neutral to taxpayers.
Illinoisans who buy insurance on the health care law's marketplace face steep price increases for next year.
That's been predicted for some time. Now it's official. The Illinois Department of Insurance published an analysis of 2017 health plans Friday based on final price increases approved by state and federal regulators.
Urbana Alderman Aaron Ammons says he has decided not to run for mayor next spring.
While thanking those who had encouraged him to run for mayor, Ammons said in a statement that “I have decided right now my time and energy is best utilized by serving the people of my ward.”
On the 21st: We continued our conversation on identity and politics with Asian-American voters. Plus, musical group Black Violin discussed how they're working to break down stereotypes.
He may be the state's highest-ranking Republican. But Governor Bruce Rauner continued to be cagey during an appearance in Springfield Thursday about where he stands on Donald Trump.
