Latest NewsIllinois Department of Public Health Expands Access to Reproductive Health Products ChaseJuly 11, 2026 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced an updated contraceptive standing order expanding the ability of trained pharmacists to provide prescription birth control methods directly to Illinois residents. The updated order is intended to ensure residents have easy access to contraceptive methods. ContraceptionDemocratic GovernorHealthcareIllinoisReproductive rights