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News from May 2022

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69 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending May 14

By Prairie State Wire | May 28, 2022

There were 69 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending May 14, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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31 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending April 30

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

There were 31 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending April 30, a 6.1% decrease from the previous week.

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35 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending May 14

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

There were 35 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending May 14, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Pritzker signs Medicaid omnibus bill enhancing access and equity in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

Governor JB Pritzker has signed a Medicaid omnibus bill, HB4343, aimed at enhancing access to health care services and promoting equity within Illinois' health care system. The legislation introduces continuous eligibility for adults enrolled in Medicaid, increases reimbursement rates for prenatal and postpartum care, and expands coverage equity.

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53,967 businesses in Illinois have between five and nine employees in 2019

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

There were 53,967 businesses in Illinois with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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57 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending May 14

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

There were 57 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending May 14, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Candidates appear in separate debates; Bailey says Irvin is 'afraid to go toe to toe with me'

By Zachary Richter | May 27, 2022

In a May 24 tweet, gubernatorial candidate and Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) announced his participation in WGN/Nextar debate that night.

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Illinois collected 25.6% more in tobacco products sales tax in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

Of the $55.5 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2021, $917 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 25.6 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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Illinois collected $21.9 billion in individual income taxes in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

Of the $55.5 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2021, 39.4 percent, or $21.9 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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“CLOTURE MOTION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 25

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2022

“CLOTURE MOTION“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2681-S2685 on May 25

Illinois State Board of Elections met March 29

By Philip Gonzales | May 27, 2022

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, March 29.

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Illinois: 25 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 7

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 7.

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Illinois collected 14.9% more in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

Of the $55.5 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2021, $88.4 million came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, a 14.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 24

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

“EXECUTIVE SESSION” was published on pages S2647-S2648 of the Congressional Record on May 24.

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179,783 businesses in Illinois have fewer than five employees in 2019

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

There were 179,783 businesses in Illinois with fewer than five employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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27 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending May 14

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

There were 27 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending May 14, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Congressional Record publishes “DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2022--MOTION TO PROCEED” in the Senate section on May 24

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

The Congressional Record published “DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2022--MOTION TO PROCEED” in the Senate section on May 24.

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Illinois collected $209.3 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

Of the $55.5 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2021, 0.4 percent, or $209.3 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Bailey on Texas shooting: ‘It is time we confront this crisis at its root cause’

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is calling for more aggressive mental health efforts and re-emphasizing the importance of familial mentors in the wake of Tuesday's mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

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Bailey: ‘There is no question mailing pills will lead to even more abortions’

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is condemning Illinois Planned Parenthood for sending out abortion pills.