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News from March 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met Feb. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 3, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Gas budget should rise $42.02 in March per average Illinois driver

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Illinois in March is $3.87 per gallon.

“CLOTURE MOTION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 28

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S826 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 28.

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274 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

There were 274 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 14.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 28

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

The Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on Feb. 28.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending February 12?

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 801 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 12.

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325 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

There were 325 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 21.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Woman from Illinois dies on Dec. 21, 2021 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 2, 2022

An Illinois woman, 73, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021 after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Jan. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 2, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Jan. 11.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Feb. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 2, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Tuesday, Feb. 22.

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Controversial IDPH director Ezike out as of March 14

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

Controversial Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike will be looking for a new job come March 14.

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86 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

There were 86 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 9.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Illinois increases in 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

There were 1,654,623 total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Illinois in 2020.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois declines from Q3 to Q4 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $284,722, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Census Bureau: Illinois saw more residents between ages 25 and 34 in 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

Of the 12,716,164 people residing in Illinois in 2020, the median age was 38, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Prairie State Wire.

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103 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

There were 103 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 8 percent decrease from the previous week.

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626 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending February 12

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 626 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 12.

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Illinois ranks seventh in total retired beneficiaries in 2020

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

There were 1,654,623 OASDI retired beneficiaries in Illinois in 2020, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois increases from Q2 to Q3 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $292,239, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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315 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending Feb. 12

By Prairie State Wire | Mar 1, 2022

There were 315 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 12, making up 16.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.