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Illinois hospitals urge Pritzker to sign the 340B bill promptly to avert Eli Lilly drug-discount disruptions.
The Crain's Chicago Business report frames the push as critical for hospital cost management and patient access.
The article ties the lobbying effort to influence from powerful Chicago-area families and political dynamics.
Billholders warn that delays risk Eli Lilly disclosing or altering pricing discounts for hospitals.
The report places the 340B legislation within a broader national debate over drug pricing and access.
No new details on the bill's specific provisions are provided in the excerpt.
The article appears in Crain’s Chicago Business under Health Care with a local focus on Illinois.
The piece situates the issue within ongoing debates about nonprofit and hospital financing structures.
The report is dated June 3, 2026, indicating a contemporaneous legislative moment.

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Illinois passes House Bill 5511 to regulate minors' social media feeds and add age verification.
If signed, the act would take effect in 2028 and be enforced by the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
The bill prohibits using a minor’s viewing history to tailor feeds, limiting what minors see.
Default privacy protections would be established for minors, with limited location sharing and restricted in-app currency.
Notifications would be restricted between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. under the proposed act.
The bill targets the most harmful platforms while seeking to protect youth privacy and mental health.
Lobbyists for tech firms warn about First Amendment concerns and potential lawsuits.
Governor Pritzker supports the measure as a milestone for safety and privacy.
House sponsor Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz indicated full neutrality from platforms is unlikely.

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