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News from October 2022

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31 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Sept. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 8, 2022

There were 31 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, no changes from the previous week.

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50 state’s attorneys file lawsuit to overturn Safe-T Act: 'To many in law enforcement, this was a political ambush'

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2022

Nearly half of state’s attorneys throughout Illinois have come together in a lawsuit seeing to rule the soon to be instituted Safe- T Act.

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Salvi: 'Blame Duckworth, Democrats for the nation’s economy'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 7, 2022

Kathy Salvi, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate blames incumbent Tammy Duckworth for gas price hikes and high government spending.

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42 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2022

There were 42 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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53 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2022

There were 53 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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95 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 27

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2022

There were 95 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Aug. 27, a 6.9% decrease from the previous week.

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Illinois awards over $70M for new round of healthcare transformation projects

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2022

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has announced the selection of six healthcare collaboratives for the State Fiscal Year 2023 cycle. This initiative, known as the Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program, aims to address gaps in healthcare services and tackle access barriers and inequities within Illinois' healthcare system.

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468 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2022

There were 468 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 1, a 1.5% increase over the previous week.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region met July 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region met Tuesday, July 12.

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443 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2022

There were 443 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 1, a 3.3% decrease from the previous week.

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442 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending Aug. 27

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2022

There were 442 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Aug. 27, a 4.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Illinois: 32 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending September 17

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending September 17.

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34 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2022

There were 34 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois's miscellaneous tax revenues down 25.7% in Q3 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2022

Illinois collected $156 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2022, a 25.7% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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26 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2022

There were 26 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Gaming Board met July 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2022

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, July 28,

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met Sept. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 6, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Springfield Region met Tuesday, Sept. 27.

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422 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending Aug. 27

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 5, 2022

There were 422 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Aug. 27, a 2.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Bailey: 'I am honored to have the endorsement of the Sheriffs of Illinois PAC'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 5, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey explained how honored he is to have the endorsement of the Sheriffs of Illinois PAC.

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111 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 5, 2022

There were 111 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 1, a 0.9% decrease from the previous week.