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Our Info Center is designed to answer many of the questions that you may have about HFS. You may also wish to explore https://data.illinois.gov/.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
401 S. Clinton
Chicago, IL 60607 
For News Media Inquiries: HFS.NewsMedia@illinois.gov

To receive news about HFS: Visit the Illinois News Update page, click "I'm interested in news regarding" and tag HFS. You may also wish to tag all news about healthcare.

Please note: HFS oversees Illinois medical assistance programs (Medicaid) and Child Support Services. Media contacts for other state agencies and services can be found here