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News from July 2022

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End of life: Illinois deaths during week ending July 2 did not exceed death expectancy

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2022

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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People Who Play By the Rules spokesman: Pritzker's stance on abortion is 'extreme and disturbing'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 19, 2022

The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has intensified the discussion about abortion at the state level.

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Beyond pension debts, Illinois owes over $101 billion in public-employee retirement benefits

By LGIS News Service | Jul 19, 2022

Net liabilities in Illinois for so-called other post-employment benefits (OPEBs), which consist primarily of health care and life insurance benefits to retired public employees, now hover at about $101.6 billion, according to a new analysis.

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PBR spokesman calls Pritzker's demand for more gun control after Highland Park shooting 'shameful and sanctimonious'

By David Beasley | Jul 19, 2022

A spokesman for the political action committee People Who Play By the Rules (PBR) is criticizing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for advocating more gun control after the July Fourth mass shooting in Highland Park.

Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on July 19

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2022

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on July 19.

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week June 4 in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2022

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illinois State Board of Education - Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met July 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education - Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, July 12.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region met July 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region met Tuesday, July 12.

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83 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 11

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

There were 83 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 5.7% decrease from the previous week.

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351 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending July 2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

There were 351 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending July 2, making up 21.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on July 18

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” on July 18.

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Op-ed: The people of Illinois need a new lawyer

By Thomas DeVore | Jul 18, 2022

The people of Illinois need a new lawyer who will zealously enforce our laws in the streets and suites — including in government suites.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week May 28

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Springfield sees 106,000 nonfarm payroll employees in January

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January in Illinois' Springfield metropolitan statistical area was 106,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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67 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 11

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

There were 67 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 1.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on July 18

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 18, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S3320 of the Congressional Record on July 18.

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met July 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 18, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Friday, July 8.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met July 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 18, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Friday, July 8.

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CDC reports 135 deaths among Illinois Hispanics in week ending July 16

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2022

There were 135 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending July 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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50 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending June 11

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2022

There were 50 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 19% increase over the previous week.