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News from July 2022

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Illinois Policy: 'Pritzker should not be able to unilaterally extend his emergency powers'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 21, 2022

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker extended his emergency powers, school districts across the country have started reinstating masking guidelines.

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Illinois GOP: ‘Should Pritzker run for president?’

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 21, 2022

The Illinois Republican Party is running a poll on what voters think about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s name being thrown into speculation for presidential consideration for 2024.

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Illinois ranks 19th on CNBC’s 2022 ranking of which states are best for business

By LGIS News Service | Jul 21, 2022

Despite a 2.5% shrinkage in the gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2022 and a poor showing for business friendliness, Illinois ranked 19th in a new CNBC study of the top states for business.

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Pritzker administration launches multi-agency support effort for Highland Park after July 4 tragedy

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 21, 2022

The Pritzker administration has initiated a multi-agency effort to enhance support for Highland Park and nearby areas following the July 4 tragedy. The initiative involves collaboration between state agencies, local organizations, and volunteers to provide mental health and social services.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 21, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Peoria Regional Human Rights Authority met Wednesday, July 20.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 21, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, July 14.

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410 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending June 11

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2022

There were 410 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 5.9% increase over the previous week.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 20

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on July 20.

“CHIPS ACT OF 2022” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 20

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2022

“CHIPS ACT OF 2022” was published on page S3527 of the Congressional Record on July 20.

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Op-ed: Kim Foxx fiddles as Chicago crumbles

By Thomas DeVore | Jul 20, 2022

Kim Foxx, the Cook County prosecutor who won’t prosecute, has an agenda, but it’s not equal justice for all under the law.

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Weckbacher complaint: State election board not following own recommendations on verifying accuracy of ballots

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 20, 2022

A complaint before the Illinois State Board of Elections alleges that the board is not adhering to its own recommendations to verify that a computer-readable code matches a voter’s ballot choices, jeopardizing the accuracy of the entire voting system.

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Bailey: ‘The governor’s executive emergency order needs to go away’

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 20, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is questioning Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s continuation of executive emergency powers due to COVID-19 nearly two and a half years after the virus first was recorded in Illinois.

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Illinois deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending June 11

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2022

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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43 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending July 2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2022

There were 43 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 2, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 20, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, July 14.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 20, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board Joint Panel met Thursday, July 14.

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56 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending July 2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2022

There were 56 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 2, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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106 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 11

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2022

There were 106 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 5% increase over the previous week.

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Koolidge reacts to end to cash bail in Illinois: 'Mayhem will ensue'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 19, 2022

Cash bail for defendants charged with crimes in Illinois will soon be a thing of the past but opponents continue to suggest "mayhem will ensue" if the law getting rid of it is not reversed before it takes effect in 2023.

“Nomination of Nancy L. Maldonado (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 19

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 19, 2022

“Nomination of Nancy L. Maldonado (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S3347 on July 19