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33 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending May 14

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

There were 33 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending May 14, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on May 24

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” on May 24.

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Bailey: ‘Unlike Richard Irvin and JB Pritzker, my energy policy will be based on what is in the best interest of Illinois residents’

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) warns of potential rolling blackouts in Illinois.

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353 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending April 30

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

There were 353 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 30, a 4.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Illinois Fuel & Retail Association: ‘We are looking for hopefully a temporary restraining order against the state’

By Bree Gonzales | May 26, 2022

The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association is asking a judge to find the fuel pump sticker requirement unconstitutional.

Illinois State Board of Education Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Feb. 18

By Philip Gonzales | May 26, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Friday, Feb. 18.

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel Distribution Impact Monitoring Committee met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 26, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel Distribution Impact Monitoring Committee met Thursday, May 19.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending May 7?

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 608 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 7.

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Illinois collected 38.5% more in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

Of the $55.5 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2021, $2.4 billion came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 38.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Congressional Record publishes “Senate” in the Senate section on May 23

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

“Senate“ was published in the Senate section on page S2635 on May 23

“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 23

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

The Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section on May 23.

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29 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending May 7

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

There were 29 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending May 7, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois collected $16.7 million in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

Of the $55.5 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $16.7 million, came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Irvin: As governor, I would allow boys to play girls sports in Illinois

By LGIS News Service | May 25, 2022

Illinois GOP gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin says he believes boys should be able to compete in girls' sports in Illinois if they so choose.

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322 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending April 30

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2022

There were 322 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 30, a 6.1% decrease from the previous week.

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Butler asks constituents about their memories of Illinois State Armory as it gets $122M renovation

By Zachary Richter | May 25, 2022

On April 7, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) shared a story from the State Journal-Register focusing on renovations at the Illinois State Armory. He asked his constituents to share their favorite memories of the building.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 18

By Philip Gonzales | May 25, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 18.

Illinois Medical District Commission met May 17

By Philip Gonzales | May 25, 2022

Illinois Medical District Commission met Tuesday, May 17.

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478 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending May 7

By Prairie State Wire | May 24, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 478 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 7.

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Legislators call out DCFS director, Gov. Pritzker over 10 contempt citations: 'We're talking about these children spending days, if not months, in places that they don't belong'

By Zachary Richter | May 24, 2022

The mismanagement of children under state care has reached its peak levels and legislators are calling out Gov. Pritzker on it.