Illinois’ uninsured rate for children on the rise Tim Stumm 4 years ago Illinois saw one of the biggest drops in the number of kids without health coverage in the country over the last three years, but it’s uninsured rate for kids is still below the national average. 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.