Citizen Action in the News

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Social service concerns mount as federal changes take effect

Josh Schrader 4/1/26 Josh Schrader 4/1/26

Social service concerns mount as federal changes take effect

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IL lawmakers renew push for prescription drug affordability board

Josh Schrader 3/25/26 Josh Schrader 3/25/26

IL lawmakers renew push for prescription drug affordability board

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Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle

Josh Schrader 3/25/26 Josh Schrader 3/25/26

Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle

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Advocates Highlight Importance of HIV Treatment, Health Care Access on Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

Josh Schrader 3/24/26 Josh Schrader 3/24/26

Advocates Highlight Importance of HIV Treatment, Health Care Access on Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

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IL U.S. Rep says health care crisis caused by failing to extend ACA tax credits

Josh Schrader 3/24/26 Josh Schrader 3/24/26

IL U.S. Rep says health care crisis caused by failing to extend ACA tax credits

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WATCH: QCA demonstrators protest Miller-Meeks’ approach to health care

Josh Schrader 3/24/26 Josh Schrader 3/24/26

WATCH: QCA demonstrators protest Miller-Meeks’ approach to health care

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Illinois and Iowa citizen groups, providers protest expiration of health care subsidies

Josh Schrader 3/24/26 Josh Schrader 3/24/26

Illinois and Iowa citizen groups, providers protest expiration of health care subsidies

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On ACA anniversary, dozens protest healthcare cuts

Josh Schrader 3/24/26 Josh Schrader 3/24/26

On ACA anniversary, dozens protest healthcare cuts

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Prescription drug costs in Illinois: Citizen Action pushes for affordability board

Josh Schrader 2/27/26 Josh Schrader 2/27/26

Prescription drug costs in Illinois: Citizen Action pushes for affordability board

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Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

Josh Schrader 2/26/26 Josh Schrader 2/26/26

Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

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Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

Josh Schrader 2/26/26 Josh Schrader 2/26/26

Legislators, activists continue push for prescription drug affordability board

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Advocates for fully funded education, affordable medication hit Capitol for Lobby Day

Josh Schrader 2/17/26 Josh Schrader 2/17/26

Advocates for fully funded education, affordable medication hit Capitol for Lobby Day

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Expiration of ACA tax credits prompts push for renewal

Josh Schrader 12/12/25 Josh Schrader 12/12/25

Expiration of ACA tax credits prompts push for renewal

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WATCH: Protestors gather outside Congressman LaHood's office in support of Affordable Care Act

Josh Schrader 12/10/25 Josh Schrader 12/10/25

WATCH: Protestors gather outside Congressman LaHood's office in support of Affordable Care Act

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WATCH: McLean County food drive, rally calls for protecting food, healthcare amid potential January shutdown

Josh Schrader 11/18/25 Josh Schrader 11/18/25

WATCH: McLean County food drive, rally calls for protecting food, healthcare amid potential January shutdown

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WATCH: Rockford organizers host ‘Care Not Cuts’ food drive before thousands lose SNAP benefits

Josh Schrader 11/18/25 Josh Schrader 11/18/25

WATCH: Rockford organizers host ‘Care Not Cuts’ food drive before thousands lose SNAP benefits

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WATCH: Citizen Action Illinois brings together multiple community resources at Northwest Community Center for ‘Trick or Treat for Change’

Josh Schrader 10/29/25 Josh Schrader 10/29/25

WATCH: Citizen Action Illinois brings together multiple community resources at Northwest Community Center for ‘Trick or Treat for Change’

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13 candidates at forum, new internal poll in Evanston’s congressional race

Josh Schrader 10/22/25 Josh Schrader 10/22/25

13 candidates at forum, new internal poll in Evanston’s congressional race

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U.S. House hopefuls flock to Skokie forum

Josh Schrader 10/22/25 Josh Schrader 10/22/25

U.S. House hopefuls flock to Skokie forum

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Protesters at Miller-Meeks, Ernst, Davenport offices: ‘Health care is a human right.”

Josh Schrader 10/7/25 Josh Schrader 10/7/25

Protesters at Miller-Meeks, Ernst, Davenport offices: ‘Health care is a human right.”

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