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News from December 2022

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week Nov. 26 in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 11, 2022

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Sixth highest salary for a not-for-profit executive in Illinois in 2020 is $2,207,047

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 11, 2022

The sixth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Illinois was paid by Rush University Medical Center, according to Non-Profit Light.

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McCombie on anti-gun bill: ‘The constitutionality of the bill will certainly go before the courts’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 10, 2022

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is calling out the unconstitutionality of sweeping legislation critics have said will outlaw many of the guns currently legally held by Illinoisans.

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2020: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in Illinois?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2022

The fifth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Illinois was paid by University of Chicago, according to Non-Profit Light.

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445 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2022

There were 445 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 19.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 7

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on page S7022 on Dec. 7

“CLOTURE MOTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 7

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” on Dec. 7.

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Week ending November 26 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 94 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending November 26.

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Illinois ranks 15th in new study of the best states for jobs

By LGIS News Service | Dec 9, 2022

Illinois ranks the 15th best state for job seekers, according to a new WalletHub study that measured considerations such as employment growth, median annual income and average commute times.

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Election analysis: 101 counties outside of Cook deliver 52-45% margin for Bailey

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 9, 2022

Prairie State Wire, PSW of PSW, PSW said Election analysis: 101 counties outside of Cook deliver 52-45% margin for Bailey on Dec 9th.

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88 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2022

There were 88 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois adjusts motor fuel tax rate for early 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2022

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a change in the motor fuel tax rate. This adjustment will be effective from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. The details have been outlined in Informational Bulletin FY 2023-07.

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124 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2022

There were 124 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Fourth highest salary for a not-for-profit executive in Illinois in 2020 is $2,705,430

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 9, 2022

The fourth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in Illinois was paid by University of Chicago, according to Non-Profit Light.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Egyptian Regional Human Rights Authority met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 9, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Egyptian Regional Human Rights Authority met Thursday, Sept. 15

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70 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2022

There were 70 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 3, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Pearson on HB5855: ‘HB5855 bans over 100 types of common rifles, pistols, and shotguns that many people own’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 8, 2022

The Illinois State Rifle Association is sounding the alarm over a house bill that would criminalize the ownership of currently legal guns and accessories.

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Illinois State Rifle Association voices opposition to new gun control law: ‘Anti-2nd Amendment politicians in Springfield have filed HB5855’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 8, 2022

The Illinois State Rifle Association is calling on gun rights advocates to oppose what critics are saying would be the most restrictive gun laws in the nation.

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87 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2022

There were 87 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois: 21 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending November 19

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 21 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending November 19.