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If Prime and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois can't reach an agreement, Blue Cross members who use Prime services might have to switch doctors or face higher costs for care. If Prime and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois can't reach an agreement, Blue Cross members who use Prime services might have to switch doctors or face higher costs for care. Prime Healthcare's hospitals could soon be out-of-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Prime Healthcare, which owns eight Illinois hospitals, may soon no longer be in-network with the state's largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois — a situation that could force some patients to switch doctors. Read Story Related articles: Lurie reveals exact location of new Downers Grove children's hospital, offers more details Northwestern Memorial gets approval for $96 million ...

The spending spike represents a range of interests, from labor or science advocates to organizations pushing for military aid to Israel, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. The four most competitive Democratic congressional primaries in Illinois has witnessed a massive influx of cash from direct campaign contributions and outside political action committee spending. Unprecedented $62 million shapes Chicago-area congressional primaries, some decry 'highest bidder' politics An unprecedented amount of money — nearly $62 million — has poured into Chicago's four most competitive Democratic congressional primaries in a combination of direct campaign contributions and outside spending. Read Story Related articles: Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes Cook County Board president race hinges on whether voters w...