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News from April 2022

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 24, 2022

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 9, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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27 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 24, 2022

There were 27 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 9, a 50% increase over the previous week.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met March 10

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 24, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, March 10

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Illinois ranks 15th in the U.S. for the most other license taxes paid in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 23, 2022

In 2021, Illinois collected $32.2 million in other license taxes, ranking it 15th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Week ending April 9 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 93 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending April 9.

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32 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 2

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 23, 2022

There were 32 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 2, a 30.4% decrease from the previous week.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met March 10

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, March 10.

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

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region met Tuesday, April 19.

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DU QUOIN STATE FAIR CELEBRATES A CENTURY BY PLANTING 100 TREES

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR CELEBRATES A CENTURY BY PLANTING 100 TREES

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336 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending April 2

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 22, 2022

There were 336 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 2, a 0.9% decrease from the previous week.

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Activist Adcock: 'Ayala should resign, as should every member on the board who did not fight for children'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 22, 2022

Shannon Adcock is calling for the immediate resignation of Dr. Carmen Ayala, the commissioner of the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most occupation and business license, nec paid in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 22, 2022

In 2021, Illinois collected $589.4 million in occupation and business license, nec, ranking it fifth 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 Metro-East Regional Human Rights Authority met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 22, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Metro-East Regional Human Rights Authority met Thursday, April 14.

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

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 22, 2022

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

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

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 22, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission South Suburban Human Rights Authority met Thursday, April 14.

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334 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending April 2

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2022

There were 334 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 2, a 0.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Illinois ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most public utilities license paid in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2022

In 2021, Illinois collected $12.9 million in public utilities license, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois State Board of Education meeting spoofed by caller 'Brandon Lessgo’

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2022

The April 20 Illinois State Board of Education meeting received a prank call during the meeting's public comment portion.

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Illinois: 24 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 2

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 24 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 2.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met April 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, April 14.