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There were 385 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 21.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

67 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Sept. 17

There were 67 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, a 1.5% increase over the previous week.

CDC estimates 422 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending October 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 422 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 15.

80 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Sept. 17

There were 80 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, a 2.6% increase over the previous week.

Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 31, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 19.

55 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 22

There were 55 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 27.9% increase over the previous week.

VA Purchase Loans in Illinois average $279,827 for Q4 2022

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $279,827, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

35 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending Sept. 17

There were 35 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, a 20.5% decrease from the previous week.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Illinois during week Oct. 15

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

139 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending Oct. 15

There were 139 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC predicts 360 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois died during week ending October 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 360 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 15.

49 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending Sept. 17

There were 49 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, a 3.9% decrease from the previous week.

393 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Oct. 15

There were 393 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

77 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Oct. 22

There were 77 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 45.3% increase over the previous week.

Bailey is against Amendment 1: 'It’s a special interest takeover that has nothing to do with worker’s rights'

By David Hutton | Oct 29, 2022

State. Sen. Darren Bailey, the Republican candidate for governor, will oppose Amendment 1, saying it likely will raise taxes for Illinois residents.

Week of October 15: 86 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Illinois

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 86 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending October 15.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region will meet Nov. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 29, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1.

94 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Oct. 15

There were 94 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

46 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Sept. 17

There were 46 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 17, a 19.3% decrease from the previous week.

32 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Sept. 17