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There were 69 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 2.8% decrease from the previous week.

94 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Sept. 3

There were 94 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 14.6% increase over the previous week.

CDC predicts 391 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending September 24

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 391 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending September 24.

33 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Oct. 8

There were 33 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 8, no changes from the previous week.

Welch defies opposition: ‘The SAFE-T Act is historic legislation’

Despite backlash and criticism from all corners of the state, House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch is continuing to back the SAFE-T Act.

356 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

There were 356 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 20.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services SJR47 Task Force Funding met Sept. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services SJR47 Task Force Funding met Monday, Sept. 26.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Metro-East Regional Human Rights Authority will meet Oct.13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Metro-East Regional Human Rights Authority will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct.13.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Sept. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

50 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Oct. 1

There were 50 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 1, no changes from the previous week.

57 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending Sept. 3

There were 57 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 42.5% increase over the previous week.

402 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

There were 402 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

52 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending Sept. 3

There were 52 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 20.9% increase over the previous week.

Week of September 24: 369 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died in Illinois

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 369 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending September 24.

80 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24

There were 80 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 24, making up 4.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

81 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Oct. 1

There were 81 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 1, a 3.8% increase over the previous week.

Week ending September 24 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 102 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending September 24.

55 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Sept. 3

There were 55 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 11.3% decrease from the previous week.

99 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Sept. 24