Illinois sues federal government over Medicaid repayments Mar 27, 2019 | Federal Government, Top Stories, Uncategorized Illinois has sued the federal government in an effort to reverse a decision requiring repayment of nearly $145 million in reimbursements to two Chicago hospitals.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.