House committee approves healthcare omnibus package

Lawmakers gather on the floor of the Bank of Springfield Center for the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, Monday, January 11, 2021, in Springfield, Ill. [Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register]
A House committee on Monday approved an amended version of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ healthcare omnibus package, despite misgivings the proposal could end the state’s managed care program.