Report: Roughly one-third of Illinoisans unable to afford basic necessities Ryan Voyles 5 years ago More than one-third of Illinoisans struggle to afford the most basic necessities such as healthcare or insurance, according to a report from United Way.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.