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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 740 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 13.

430 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending October 30

There were 430 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending October 30, a 8.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

Rental vacancies in Kansas up 1.6% from Q1 to Q2 2020

Rental vacancies in Kansas were 13.7 percent in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 1.6 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rental vacancies in Kansas up 3.3% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

Rental vacancies in Kansas were 12.1 percent in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 3.3 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Illinois Gaming Board met Oct. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 15, 2021

Illinois Gaming Board met Wednesday, Oct. 20.

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security met Dec. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 15, 2021

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security met Thursday, Dec. 9.

Bailey attends Illinois Farm Bureau meeting; 'As a farmer, I’ll always support Illinois agriculture'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 14, 2021

Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) recently attended the annual Illinois Farm Bureau meeting in Chicago at the Palmer House, where he vowed to uphold his commitment to the industry.

How many 75-84-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending November 13?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 562 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 13.

70.4% of 8,295,225 doses administered to Illinoisans are 18-64

70.2 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 18-64, with 8,295,225 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Dec. 10, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

82 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending October 30

There were 82 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending October 30, a 12.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

141 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending October 30

There were 141 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending October 30, a 0.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

Rental vacancies in Iowa up 1.4% from Q1 to Q2 2020

Rental vacancies in Iowa were 10 percent in the second quarter of 2020, an increase of 1.4 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rental vacancies in Iowa up 1.9% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

Rental vacancies in Iowa were 8.6 percent in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 1.9 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Bailey takes gubernatorial campaign on statewide bus tour

By Bob Martin | Dec 14, 2021

State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has announced that he is taking his gubernatorial campaign on the road this month for a bus tour between Dec. 13 and 15 at a variety of locations.

Illinois State Board of Elections met Oct. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2021

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Metro East Regional Human Rights Authority met Dec. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Metro East Regional Human Rights Authority met Thursday, Dec. 9.

Rental vacancies in Indiana down 1% from Q1 to Q2 2020

Rental vacancies in Indiana were 6.2 percent in the second quarter of 2020, a decrease of 1 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

445 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending November 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 445 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 13.

Illinois ranks fifth in United States for non-farm payroll employees in August

Illinois' payroll numbers reveal it is ranked fifth for non-farm payroll employees in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Illinois sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Nov. 20