Health care data breach affects 600,000 patients, Illinois agency says

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Original Load Date Jan. 3, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 3, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/health-care-data-breach-affects-600000-patients-illinois-agency-says/3870831/

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The names and addresses of thousands of patients of the Illinois Department of Human Services were incorrectly made publicly viewable for the last several years, the agency said Friday. Several maps created to assist the agency with decisions — like where to open new offices and allocate certain re...