Nearly 40,000 more Illinoisans uninsured in 2017 than prior year Dec 10, 2018 | Insurance, Top Stories The number of uninsured individuals in Illinois increased by 37,400 in 2017, its first annual rise since 2013, according to a new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation. To access this post, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users.