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Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 296 deaths being in Illinois, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

Death of Illinois man who received COVID-19 vaccine reported to VAERS

An Illinois man, 28, passed away on Dec. 22, 2021 after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

60 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 60 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 19, a 28.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

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

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

30 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending Feb. 19

There were 30 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 19, a 45.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week ending Feb. 19

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

255 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending Feb. 19

There were 255 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 19, making up 19 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met March 1

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 7, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Tuesday, March 1

IDHS Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission IL Racial Justice & Equity Committee met Feb. 23.

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 7, 2022

IDHS Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission IL Racial Justice & Equity Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 23.

Man from Illinois dies on Dec. 17, 2021 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

An Illinois man, 65, passed away on Dec. 17, 2021 after receiving the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

20 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Feb. 19

There were 20 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 19, no changes from the previous week.

Illinois: 159 Hispanic lives lost in week ending February 19

There were 159 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending February 19, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

227 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Feb. 19

There were 227 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Feb. 19, making up 16.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

28 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 28 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 19, a 37.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week Feb. 19

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illinois man dies on Dec. 12, 2021 after receiving COVID-19 vaccine

An Illinois man, 89, passed away on Dec. 12, 2021 after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on March 3

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S987 on March 3

Stephens calls out Pritzker for 'blind' investment

By George Willis | Mar 5, 2022

State Rep. Brad Stephens is calling out Gov. J.B. Pritzker for “breaking a promise” to “purge his personal portfolio of any companies that do business with the state.”

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

There were 306 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Feb. 12, a 23.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

71 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Feb. 19