Illinois Department Of Public Health Expands Access To Reproductive Health Products
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Updated standing order from Illinois Department of Public Health allows trained pharmacists to provide broader contraceptive methods, emergency contraception, and more The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced an updated contraceptive standing order expanding the abili...
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Giannoulias Ends Mandatory Road Tests For Drivers Ages 79-86
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Road Safety & Fairness Act Takes Effect July 1, Replacing Outdated Age-Based Requirement with Smarter, Data-Driven Approach A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' Road Safety & Fairness Act will begin next month with the elimination of the state's mandatory...
Jun 22, 2026
Gov. Pritzker Signs Medicaid Omnibus Bill
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Measures prioritize the protection of patients and community members; institutes financial reforms for hospitals and continues to increase quality standards for the long-term care industry Governor JB Pritzker signed SB3365 into law, building a foundation to protect patients in antici...
Jun 19, 2026
Illinois Invests $25M To Expand Pharmacy Access Across State
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) announced $24.7 million in funding for 434 entities through the Illinois Pharmacy Support Program, an initiative to strengthen access to pharma...
Jun 15, 2026
Giannoulias Announces First-Ever Statewide Digital Library Resource Program
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois Reliable Information Sources (IRIS) Expands Access to E-Books, Research Databases and Educational Resources for All Illinois Residents Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced a landmark investment to expand access to information and educati...
Jun 14, 2026
