Uninsured rate drops to 6.5 percent Nov 6, 2017 | Insurance, Top Stories The number of Illinois residents without insurance dropped to 6.5 percent in 2016, leaving about 817,000 people without coverage in the state. To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.