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News from August 2021

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485 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending July 31

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 485 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 31.

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102 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 10

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

There were 102 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending July 10, a 30.8 percent increase over the previous week.

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111 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending July 10

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

There were 111 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending July 10, a 6.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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61 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending June 26

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

There were 61 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending June 26, making up 3.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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U. of I. News: Krannert Art Museum retrospective of Louise Fishman's drawings an unexpected memorial

By U. of I. News Bureau | Aug 31, 2021

“A Question of Emphasis: Louise Fishman Drawing” is the first retrospective of Fishman’s works on paper, and features many works of art that have never been shown.

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James Hertz earned $56,400 during 2020 at Illinois Department of Revenue

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

James Hertz earned $56,400 during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Revenue as a revenue tax specialist, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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John Nasiakos earned 8.6% more during 2020 working for the Illinois Secretary of State

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

John Nasiakos earned $45,500 during 2020 working for the Illinois Secretary of State, an 8.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Stacey Garza earned $55,700 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Stacey Garza was ranked in the 59th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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William Beisner earned $116,900 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

William Beisner earned $116,900 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2020, ranking 223rd among employees in total compensation, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Christine Buhr earned 19.2% less during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Christine Buhr earned $53,000 during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a public aid eligibility assistant, a 19.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Lorette Pollard earned 13.9% less during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Public Health

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Lorette Pollard earned $89,300 during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Public Health, a 13.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Kelly Kos earned $42,800 working for the Illinois Department of Revenue during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Kelly Kos earned $42,800 working for the Illinois Department of Revenue during 2020, ranking 1,026th among employees in total compensation, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Rosa Anthony earned 5.6% more during 2020 working for the Illinois Secretary of State

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Rosa Anthony earned $45,000 during 2020 working for the Illinois Secretary of State, a 5.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Biswa Phuyal earned $55,500 during 2020 at Illinois Department of Human Services

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Biswa Phuyal earned $55,500 during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as an executive, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Vidhi Raheja earned $54,400 working for the Illinois Secretary of State during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Vidhi Raheja was ranked in the 58th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Ellen Hayes earned $54,100 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Ellen Hayes was ranked in the 58th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Eric Bierman earns 14.1% more during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Eric Bierman earned $119,100 during 2020, a 14.1 percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a registered nurse, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Soni Mattathil earns 16.8% more during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Soni Mattathil earned $122,300 during 2020, a 16.8 percent increase over the previous year, working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a registered nurse, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Jovonne Smythe earned 11.8% less during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Jovonne Smythe earned $55,200 during 2020 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as an office specialist, an 11.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Yolanda Dickens earned $54,900 working for the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs during 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2021

Yolanda Dickens was ranked in the 59th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2020, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.