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66 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending Oct. 29

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 11, 2022

There were 66 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

98 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 11, 2022

There were 98 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

54 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending Oct. 29

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 11, 2022

There were 54 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 29, making up three% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Racing Board met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 11, 2022

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Sept. 22.

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 11, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, Oct. 27.

79 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2022

There were 79 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

452 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2022

There were 452 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Nov. 5, a 6.9% increase over the previous week.

106 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2022

There were 106 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 4.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

31 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending Oct. 29

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2022

There were 31 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

39 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending Oct. 29

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2022

There were 39 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois: 33 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending October 22

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 10, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 33 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending October 22.

Illinois State Board of Elections met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 10, 2022

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Oct. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 10, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Wednesday, Oct. 26.

27 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2022

There were 27 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

133 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2022

There were 133 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Nov. 5, a 7.3% increase over the previous week.

Bailey: 'Friends, I can promise you this I may not be going to Springfield as your next governor, but I will never stop fighting for you'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Nov 9, 2022

During a Nov. 8 speech, Sen. Darren Bailey promised to keep fighting for Illinois residents, and shared that he had congratulated Gov. J.B. Pritzker on his election win.

37 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2022

There were 37 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Bailey: '[Pritzker] smirks about your lack of safety — he has his, so you're on your own, sucker'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Nov 9, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has chastised Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the condition of Chicago.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending October 22?

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 791 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 22.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘I just spoke to Gov. Pritzker and congratulated on his win tonight’

By SE Illinois News Report | 2 years ago

Republican gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) noted in his concession speech that despite losing the bid for governor, he will continue to work on behalf of Illinoisans.