There were 32 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.
There were 33 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.
There were 428 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, a 8.1% increase over the previous week.
There were 114 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, no changes from the previous week.
There were 43 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.
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.
The Pritzker Administration has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing mental health care for children in Illinois. This state program is designed to assist pediatricians and other providers in addressing children's mental health needs by improving services in emergency departments and schools. The initiative will increase consultation services, offer mental health education and training to healthcare professionals, and expand the network of accessible mental health resources and referrals.
Illinois Conservative Union Chairwoman Carol Davis is expressing concern over potential election fraud at the county level and is calling on ordinary people to get engaged.