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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 89 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending July 9.

114 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending July 9

There were 114 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 9, making up 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week July 2

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

69 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending July 9

There were 69 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 9, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

34 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 18

There were 34 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 18, a 47.8% increase over the previous week.

Op-ed: Conspiracy to commit fraud within Pritzker administration?

By Thomas DeVore | Jul 22, 2022

Pleadings have been recently unsealed in a whistle blower case which reveals Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who’s campaign is and was financed by Governor Pritzker, is trying to sweep under the rug a seeming conspiracy to defraud the state in excess of $70,000 in workers compensation benefits.

84 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending July 9

There were 84 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending July 9, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Illinois during week June 25

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Koolidge: 'Illinoisans are paying more and more for JB Pritzker’s failed leadership'

By Bree Gonzales | Jul 22, 2022

People Who Play By The Rules (PBR) PAC spokesman Mike Koolidge noted the PAC’s recent ad drop.

41 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending July 9

There were 41 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending July 9, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

70 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 11

There were 70 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 25% increase over the previous week.

Bailey: 'We must all get involved and make a difference this election cycle'

By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2022

In a July 18 Facebook post, gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey urged others to get involved during this election cycle.

Illinois Children and Family Services Advisory Council met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 22, 2022

Illinois Children and Family Services Advisory Council met Wednesday, July 20.

Illinois State Board of Education Kids Advisory Committee met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 22, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Kids Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 20.

405 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending June 11

There were 405 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 11, a 9.4% decrease from the previous week.

Illinois deaths exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week June 18

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

26 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending July 9

There were 26 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending July 9, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

36 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending July 9