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  • November 1, 2026

    Aetna Better Health Redetermination Day

    11 AM - 1 PM

    5524 W. Cermak Rd., Cicero, IL 60804

     

    November 3, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM - 3 PM

    606 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL 60432

     

    November 3, 2026

    Calaveras, Candy & Community

    5 PM - 7 PM

    6011 W. 36th St., Cicero, IL 60804

     

    November 4, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Pamper Me Pink Health & Resource Fair

    9 AM - 11 AM

    14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462

     

    November 4, 2026

    Medicaid Renewal Office Hours

    10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    400 S. Lewis, Carbondale, IL 62901

     

    November 4, 2026

    Medicaid Renewal Office Hours

    2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

    6 Hospital Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966

     

    November 5, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    128 County St., County, IL 60085

     

    November 5, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Giving Thanks for Your Health, Health & Resource Fair

    11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

    3711 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60609

     

    November 5, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM - 5 PM

    2 S. Park Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085

     

    November 5, 2026

    Medicaid Redetermination Event

    11 AM - 2 PM

    1029 E. 130th St., Chicago, IL 60628

     

    November 9, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

     

    November 10, 2026

    Community Connections

    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    408 N. 4th St., Springfield, IL 62072

     

    November 10, 2026

    Aetna Better Health Redetermination Day

    1PM - 3PM

    413 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103

     

    November 10, 2026

    Aetna Better Health Redetermination Day

    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    1108 Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60612

     

    November 11, 2026

    Health & Services – HealthClinics

    10 AM - 1 PM

    912 8th St., Waukegan, IL 60085

     

    November 11, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    2 PM - 4 PM

    128 County St., County, IL 60085

     

    November 11, 2026

    Mental Wellness Fair

    10 AM - 3 PM

    3223 W. Franklin Blvd., Chicago, IL 60624

     

    November 12, 2026

    SIHF Healthcare Turkey Giveaway

    11:30 AM - 1 PM

    1511 Camp Jackson Rd., Cahokia Heights, IL 62206

     

    November 12, 2026

    Fresh Food Market

    12 PM - 2 PM

    703 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL  60619

     

    November 12, 2026

    Resource Event

    11 AM - 1 PM

    1330 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    November 13, 2026

    Kids Above All Resource Fair

    11 AM - 2 PM

    3825 S. Vincennes Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

     

    November 14, 2026

    Giving Thanks for Your Health & Resource Fair

    11 AM - 3 PM

    513 W. 72nd, Chicago, IL 60621

     

    November 14, 2026

    Community Thanksgiving Dinner

    3 PM - 6 PM

    1325 N. Johnston Ave., Rockford, IL 61101

     

    November 16, 2026

    Community Assist Day

    5 PM - 7 PM

    401 N. Addison Rd., Addison, IL 60101

     

    November 16, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

     

    November 17, 2026

    Aetna Better Health Days

    9 AM - 11 AM

    524 W. Stephenson St. #230, Freeport, IL 61032

     

    November 18, 2026

    Health & Services – HealthClinics

    1 PM - 4:30 PM

    333 Teske Blvd., Park City, IL 60085

     

    November 18, 2026

    Community Health & Resource Fair

    12 PM - 2 PM

    9525 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60628

     

    November 18, 2026

    Workforce Wednesdays

    11 AM - 1 PM

    1703 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

     

    November 19, 2026

    Member Advisory Committee Meeting

    11 AM - 12 PM

    Meeting ID:239 042 313 402 399
    Phone Number:860-785-4641
    Phone Conference ID:420 623 791#

     

    November 19, 2026

    Fresh Food Market

    12 PM - 2 PM

    703 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL  60619

     

    November 19, 2026

    Aetna Better Health Redetermination Day

    1 PM - 3 PM

    2239 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703

     

    November 20, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM -3 PM

    464 Summit St., Elgin, IL 60120

     

    November 20, 2026

    Homemade Thanksgiving Meal

    11 AM - 2 PM

    2205 SW Washington, Peoria, IL 611602

     

    November 21, 2026

    Lake County Care Fair

    10 AM - 2 PM

    2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085

     

    November 21, 2026

    Thanksgiving Community Feeding

    11 AM - 1 PM

    1543 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60623

     

    November 22, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    1 PM - 3 PM

    22 N. Madison, Aurora, IL 60505

     

    November 23, 2026

    Aetna Better Health Redetermination Day

    10 AM - 12 PM

    320 E. Central, Decatur, IL 62521

     

    November 23, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    9 AM - 11 AM

    1149 Railroad Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

     

    November 23, 2026

    Aetna Better Health of Illinois Benefit Day

    2 PM - 4 PM

    1400 W Lake St., Addison, IL 60101

     

    November 23, 2026

    Community Assist Day

    5 PM - 7 PM

    401 N. Addison Rd., Addison, IL 60101

     

    November 24, 2026

    Medicaid Renewal Office Hours

    1 PM - 2 PM

    14325 Kessler Dr., Cairo, IL 62914

     

    November 28, 2026

    Ruthie's Kitchen

    11 AM - 2 PM

    925 5th Ave., Rockford, IL 61104

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Webinar schedule

  • You're invited to be an advocate for your family and community by joining the Family Leadership Council on these dates:

     

    Wednesday, March 11

    Time: 11 AM CT

    Topic: 2026 Goal Setting

     

    May - Date TBD

    Time: TBD

    Topic: Preparing for Summer

     

    August - Date TBD

    TIme: TBD

    Topic: Back to School

     

    Wednesday, November 4

    Time: 11 AM CT

    Topic: Navigating the Holidays 

     

    Please join by calling the toll free number below and entering in the access code.

     

    Call in: 1-860-785-4641 US (Chicago)

    Phone Conference ID: 176 008 151#

     

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    Meeting ID: 230 604 499 768 16


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