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Lisa Schencker

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Lisa Schencker

    About 9,300 immigrants in Illinois to lose Medicaid this week because of One Big Beautiful Bill (opens the original)

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    Teresita V. Morales was in for a shock when she read a letter delivered to her longtime partner recently. It was a letter from the state informing him that he would no longer qualify for Medicaid coverage after Sept. 30 because of a new federal law that changes which types of immigrants are eligible for the program. Morales’ partner, Euǵen Cuťa, who is originally from Romania, suffered a devastating stroke more than 15 years ago that left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak, she said. He

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Lisa Schencker

    With potential federal 7-OH ban looming, Illinois providers prepare for influx of patients seeking treatment (opens the original)

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    Many Illinois residents have likely never heard of 7-OH, even though a federal official has warned that the substance — often sold in tablet, liquid and gummy form in vape shops and convenience stores — could drive the next wave of the opioid epidemic. “We’ve seen a threefold increase in new patients due to 7-OH,” in recent weeks, said Dr. David Kushner, medical director at Brightside Recovery, a substance use disorder treatment provider headquartered in Northbrook. “It’s been dramatic.” The com

  3. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Lisa Schencker

    Measles outbreak in Illinois grows to 16 cases (opens the original)

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    An outbreak of measles in east central Illinois has grown to 16 confirmed cases, state officials said Friday. The cases – in Douglas and Moultrie counties – have been among people who are not vaccinated against measles or whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Though the risk to most Illinois residents “remains very low,” state health leaders are urging people to make sure they’re vaccinated against the illness, amid a resurgence across the co

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Lisa Schencker

    Daywatch: New Medicaid work requirements take effect in 100 days (opens the original)

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    Cook County leaders and health officials sounded the alarm yesterday, warning that only 100 days remained until major, new Medicaid requirements take effect – changes that they worry may lead to hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents losing coverage. “We’re 100 days away from some real devastation here,” said Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya at a news conference yesterday. Under HR1, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, starting Jan. 1 certain adults who are on Medicaid must meet

  5. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Lisa Schencker

    Cook County leaders warn of ‘devastation’ with 100 days to go before Medicaid work requirements take effect (opens the original)

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    Cook County leaders and health officials sounded the alarm Wednesday, warning that only 100 days remained until major, new Medicaid requirements take effect – changes that they worry may lead to hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents losing coverage. “We’re 100 days away from some real devastation here,” said Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya at a news conference Wednesday. Under HR1, also called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, starting Jan. 1 certain adults who are on Medicaid must meet

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