Citizen Action in the News

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Rockford advocates push for healthcare for all

Josh Schrader 8/4/26 Josh Schrader 8/4/26

Rockford advocates push for healthcare for all

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Celebrating 61 Years of Medicare and Medicaid

Josh Schrader 8/1/26 Josh Schrader 8/1/26

Celebrating 61 Years of Medicare and Medicaid

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Southern Illinois physicians, nurses, and patients speak out against Medicaid and Medicare cuts

Josh Schrader 7/30/26 Josh Schrader 7/30/26

Southern Illinois physicians, nurses, and patients speak out against Medicaid and Medicare cuts

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Healthcare access a key issue in Murphysboro protest

Josh Schrader 7/30/26 Josh Schrader 7/30/26

Healthcare access a key issue in Murphysboro protest

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Medicare and Medicaid birthday celebrated in Davenport with calls for action

Josh Schrader 7/29/26 Josh Schrader 7/29/26

Medicare and Medicaid birthday celebrated in Davenport with calls for action

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Carbondale Mother’s Day rally highlights healthcare, financial struggles facing Southern Illinois

Josh Schrader 5/12/26 Josh Schrader 5/12/26

Carbondale Mother’s Day rally highlights healthcare, financial struggles facing Southern Illinois

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Protesters speak out on healthcare cut impacts on families

Josh Schrader 5/11/26 Josh Schrader 5/11/26

Protesters speak out on healthcare cut impacts on families

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New SNAP changes will come into effect May 1

Josh Schrader 4/28/26 Josh Schrader 4/28/26

New SNAP changes will come into effect May 1

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Rockford residents rally on Tax Day, call for changes to tax system

Josh Schrader 4/16/26 Josh Schrader 4/16/26

Rockford residents rally on Tax Day, call for changes to tax system

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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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