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News from April 2022

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“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 28

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on April 28.

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27 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2022

There were 27 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 9, a 15.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Week ending April 16 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 89 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 16.

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'We are honored to have the support of so many law enforcement leaders': Irvin/Bourne ticket gets support from Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 29, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Avery Bourne, who is running for lieutenant governor with Richard Irvin as governor, announced on April 13 that their campaign had received the support of Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle.

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Illinois ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most documentarty and stock transfer taxes paid in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 29, 2022

In 2021, Illinois collected $88.4 million in documentarty and stock transfer taxes, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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“AMERICA CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MANUFACTURING, PRE-EMINENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH ACT OF 2022” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 27

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 29, 2022

“AMERICA CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MANUFACTURING, PRE-EMINENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH ACT OF 2022“ was published in the Senate section on page S2197 on April 27

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352 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 29, 2022

There were 352 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 9, a 2.6% increase over the previous week.

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Bailey: 'Taxpayers deserve accountability in Springfield'

By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Clark), gubernatorial candidate, said on Twitter in mid-April that the focus of government should be "fixing our fiscal mess."

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Feb. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met April 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 29, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, April 21.

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Illinois ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most death and gift taxes paid in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2022

In 2021, Illinois collected $478.6 million in death and gift taxes, ranking it fifth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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329 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2022

There were 329 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 9, a 2.7% decrease from the previous week.

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Illinois: 27 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 9.

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'That's just not a public servant’s heart’: Illinois Family Institute’s Smith on Irvin's refusal of questionnaire

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 28, 2022

The Illinois Family Institute is questioning the absence of the Irvin/Bourne campaign’s participation in its Voter Guide survey.

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Bailey: 'I support the Second Amendment and will always stand up and fight to defend your freedoms'

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 28, 2022

With approximately two months to go until the primary election in June, Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey stressed in an April 25 tweet his firm stance in support of the right to bear arms.

Illinois Gaming Board met Jan. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 28, 2022

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, Jan. 27.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met April 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 28, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Tuesday, April 19.

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 25

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 27, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 25.

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Illinois ranks 17th in the U.S. for the most other taxes paid in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 27, 2022

In 2021, Illinois collected $567 million in other taxes, ranking it 17th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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91 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 27, 2022

There were 91 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 9, a 4.2% decrease from the previous week.