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Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

51 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending March 26

There were 51 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending March 26, a 13.6% decrease from the previous week.

Bailey: 'It's time that we put an end to this nonsense of passing pork-filled budgets'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 12, 2022

Senator and gubernatorial Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) argued the state budget proposal has too much for special interests and was pushed through the Legislature too quickly. He posted his speech from the Senate opposing the budget on Facebook.

70 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending March 26

There were 70 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending March 26, a 16.7% decrease from the previous week.

Illinois ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2021

In 2021, Illinois collected $917 million in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met April 5

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 12, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Tuesday, April 5.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region will meet April 19

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 12, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 19.

28 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending March 26

There were 28 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending March 26, a 28.2% decrease from the previous week.

CDC estimates 340 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending March 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 340 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending March 26.

49 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending March 26

There were 49 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending March 26, a 14% increase over the previous week.

Illinois ranks second in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2021

In 2021, Illinois collected $1.3 billion in public utilities sales tax, ranking it second in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Man from Illinois dies on Jan. 31 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

An Illinois man, 49, passed away on Jan. 31 after receiving the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met March 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met April 5

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 11, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Tuesday, April 5.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission South Suburban Human Rights Authority will meet April 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 11, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission South Suburban Human Rights Authority will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, April 14.

32 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending March 26

There were 32 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending March 26, a 23.1% increase over the previous week.

Illinois man dies on Jan. 28 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

An Illinois man, 83, passed away on Jan. 28 after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Illinois ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most pari-mutuels sales tax paid in 2021

In 2021, Illinois collected $7.8 million in pari-mutuels sales tax, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

CDC predicts 303 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois died during week ending March 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 303 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 26.

Illinois: 130 Hispanic lives lost in week ending March 26