Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy has thrown the support of the state’s Republican Party behind Ukraine.

44 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending Feb. 12

There were 44 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 37.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC estimates 471 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending February 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 471 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 12.

78 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Feb. 12

There were 78 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 6 percent decrease from the previous week.

359 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending Feb. 12

There were 359 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 18.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

End of life: Illinois deaths during week ending Feb. 12 exceeded death expectancy

Illinois's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Scan Committee met February 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 28, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Scan Committee met 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16.

Illinois State Board of Education met Feb. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 17.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Children's Justice Task Force met Feb. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 28, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Children's Justice Task Force met Wednesday, Feb. 9.

303 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Feb. 12

There were 303 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 15.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

40 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending Feb. 12

There were 40 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous week.

Week of February 12: 422 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Illinois

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 422 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending February 12.

184 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending February 12

There were 184 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending February 12, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

17 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Feb. 12

There were 17 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 34.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

302 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Feb. 5

There were 302 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 5, a 47.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week ending February 12 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 98 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending February 12.

78 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Feb. 12

There were 78 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 4.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois GOP’s Tracy questions 'blind' trust: 'How much has Pritzker profited from the investment?'

Scandal has landed at Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s doorstep and proponents of good government are coming with questions.

Illinois deaths exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week Feb. 12

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

96 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Feb. 12