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Illinois's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

421 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending Jan. 8

There were 421 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 16.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

445 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending Jan. 1

There were 445 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 1, a 3.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

Illinois: 590 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending January 8

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 590 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 8.

Marter: Admission policies 'should be made by universities and not the government'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2022

Republican Congressional candidate James Marter thinks opposition to the so-called Higher Education Fair Admissions Act should be a no-brainer.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Nov. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 24, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Nov. 9.

Illinois Medical District Commission met Jan. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 24, 2022

Illinois Medical District Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 18.

Dodge: 'Universities should dictate policy,' not Springfield politicians, on admissions requirements

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 23, 2022

Colleges and universities in Illinois can no longer require standardized testing scores on admission applications under a new law that went into effect as of the first of the year.

How many 45-64-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending January 8?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 555 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 8.

Illinois act ensures accurate tax disbursements through audits

The Local Government Revenue Recapture Act has been enacted to ensure that local governments in Illinois, including municipalities and counties, receive accurate tax disbursements from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The Act allows these local entities to contract with registered third parties to verify the accuracy of their tax receipts from IDOR. Additionally, it mandates IDOR to create the Local Government Revenue Recapture Certified Audit Program, addressing concerns about proper reporting and payment of local occupation and use taxes.

370 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Jan. 8

There were 370 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 8, making up 14.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Hispanic deaths in Illinois decrease to 171 in week ending January 1

There were 171 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending January 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

399 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending Jan. 1

There were 399 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 1, a 12.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

442 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Dec. 25

There were 442 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Dec. 25, a 18.2 percent increase over the previous week.

356 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending January 1

There were 356 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending January 1, making up 18.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

128 people in 25-44 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending January 8

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 128 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending January 8.

103 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Jan. 8

There were 103 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Jan. 8, making up four percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois ranks fifth in United States for non-farm payroll employees in October

Illinois' payroll numbers reveal it is ranked fifth for non-farm payroll employees in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

124 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Jan. 1

There were 124 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Jan. 1, a 5.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

112 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Jan. 8