Number of uninsured children in state growing Dec 3, 2018 | Insurance, Top Stories Illinois saw a slight uptick in the number of uninsured children in the state between 2016 and 2017, according to new data from the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute.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.