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There were 614 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 22, making up 27.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

113 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 22

There were 113 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 22, a 8.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC reports 212 deaths among Illinois Hispanics in week ending January 22

There were 212 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending January 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

103 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Jan. 22

There were 103 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 22, a 2.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Egyptian Regional Human Rights Authority met Jan. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 8, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Egyptian Regional Human Rights Authority met Thursday, Jan. 20.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Jan. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 8, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Jan. 19.

357 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending Jan. 22

There were 357 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 22, making up 15.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

End of life: Illinois deaths during week ending Jan. 15 exceeded death expectancy

Illinois's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

574 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending January 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 574 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 22.

60 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 22

There were 60 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 22, a 24.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

Illinois: 243 Hispanic lives lost in week ending January 15

There were 243 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending January 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

96 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 22

There were 96 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 22, a 10.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority met Jan. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 7, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority met Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services DCFS Workforce Task Force met January 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 7, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services DCFS Workforce Task Force met 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 19.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Jan. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 7, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Friday, Jan. 14.

CDC estimates 504 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois died during week ending January 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 504 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 22.

311 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Jan. 22

There were 311 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 22, making up 13.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

54 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending Jan. 22

There were 54 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 22, a 3.8 percent increase over the previous week.

35 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Jan. 22