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April 15, 2026
Illinois

Cancer Advocates Applaud the Senate’s Passage of Biomarker Testing Legislation, Ensuring Illinoisans Have Better Access to Personalized Care.

March 20, 2026
Illinois

As we mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanks Gov. Pritzker for prioritizing colorectal cancer control funding in his budget proposal and urges legislators to prioritize passing a budget that includes funding to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.

May 7, 2025
Illinois

Illinois Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer

January 8, 2025
Illinois

As lawmakers dive into the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Illinoisans.

Illinois Events

May 6, 2026CST
Springfield, IL

Join us for Cancer Action Day in Springfield!

State Contacts

Ally Lopshire
Government Relations Director
Stephanie Blagaich
Grassroots Manager
Michelle Zimmerman
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy

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