"Of all the forms of inequalities, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Illinois Voters Talk About Health Care Reform

On Election Day 2008, we asked voters why health care reform was an important issue for them. Click the image to hear their responses.

Health Care Sabbath

Many thanks to all congregations that participated in the Health Care Sabbath, October 17-19!

We want to hear how you observed the Health Care Sabbath! Contact Jonathan VanderBrug at 312-913-9449 or by e-mail at jvanderbrug@cbhconline.org with program information, pictures, and video.

It's not too late! You can still sign up to participate in this year's Sabbath. Follow this link to download our Health Care Sabbath toolkit. Utilizing the scripture, prayer, education guides and advocacy tools in the kit, you can prepare a thought-provoking worship or discussion and incorporate steps to engage your congregation in action for justice!

Candidate Forum Series

Over the past few months, CBHC hosted several candidate forums, giving candidates a chance to tell their constituents where they stand on health care policy issues. We would like to thank all candidates, panelists and audience members who participated in these events.

Press Coverage:

The Daily Illini covered the 103rd State House District candidate forum between Rep. Naomi Jakobsson (D) and challenger Frank Calabrese (R). Click to view.

Share your story!

Read the latest stories of people affected by the health care crisis in Illinois. Share your own health care story by dialing our helpline at 1-888-544-8271

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Health Care Reform:

A Federal & State Reality

Next Steps Strategy Discussion

Friday, December 12

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

AFL-CIO Headquarters

534 South 2nd Street

Springfield, IL

Details here!

With the election of Barack Obama to the presidency, there is building optimism regarding major health care reform in 2009, even in the face of tough economic times. Why? Because health care is the key to economic security.

When voters are asked about their top concerns that will require federal action, they answer consistently and resoundingly: guaranteeing access to affordable, quality health care.

It's time to roll up our sleeves and make this happen. Don't miss this critical December 12 meeting!

Join Our Statewide Postcard Campaign!

This year, tens of thousands of Illinoisans will send a clear message to their state legislators. As we enter the Fall election season, we’ll be hearing a lot of rhetoric that all our elected officials in Springfield “support healthcare reform.” But for the past two years they’ve embraced a "Do Nothing” policy. The excuse that many legislators too often use is “I’m not hearing from my constituents.”

Let’s put that to rest once and for all! It’s time to raise our voices to demand accessible, affordable, guaranteed health care for all! Give these postcards to your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Ask them to fill the cards out and mail them to Springfield.

(Click the image to order your postcards)

Send an electronic action alert! Join the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council and the Campaign for Better Health Care in urging legislative leaders to solve the uninsured crisis.