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It’s no secret that many Illinois Democrats have been reluctant to throw their full support behind President Barack Obama’s signature health care law. And…
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Federal auditors have found that Illinois used faulty methodsfor withdrawing federal Medicaid money, resulting in overdraws the state laterhad trouble…
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Citizen initiatives on redistricting and term limits are facing challenges on their way toward inclusion on the November ballot. Governor Quinn signs…
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The Illinois Legislature adjourned its spring session having passed a new state budget and other key measures, but leaving some business undone. Here's a…
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An Illinois audit is providing details about the $12.3 million that the state's Medicaid program paid for medical care for people who were dead. Auditor…
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The Illinois House has voted to undo a series of cuts in the state's program of health care for the poor. Backers of the change say the cuts have come…
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As the Illinois General Assembly considers a so-called "middle of the road" budget for next year, some programs could be cut or reduced to make up for the…
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Advocates for nursing homes say if Illinois does not keep income tax rates where they are, thousands of seniors could lose access to care. But it's not…
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Illinois officials are dealing with a surge of new patients in the Medicaid program. It's part of last month's rush of people seeking coverage under the…
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Gov. Pat Quinn is promising tighter controls after a review found that the Illinois Medicaid program paid an estimated $12 million for medical services…