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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk could reduce barriers to menopause care. Current state law requires insurance coverage for FDA-approved menopause treatment, but this plan broadens coverage requirements. The bill mandates private health plans to cover medically necessary evaluation and treatment of perimenopause and menopause conditions, including hormone conditions and medications.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House Public Utilities Committee unanimously approved a plan this week to ban loud commercials on streaming services. Sen. Doris Turner and Rep. Mike Coffey's bill could ban commercial volumes from being louder than the program you're watching.