CHICAGO (AP) — The race is on in Illinois for $28 million in grants to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's office announced Monday a competitive grant process to distribute the federal money to community groups that want to help educate consumers about the new online insurance marketplace.

The state will take applications through May 30. Organizations eligible to apply — according to grant information on a state website — include nonprofit groups, farming organizations, fishing industry organizations, chambers of commerce and unions.

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