Illinois hospitals owe the state more than $700M, sparking questions and calls for change
- Posted on June 21, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois hospitals owe the state more than $700M, sparking questions and calls for change
Across Illinois, 19 hospitals — mostly safety net hospitals like West Suburban and Weiss — owed the state nearly $705 million in taxes, penalties and advance payments, as of earlier this year.