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News from October 2022

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78 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2022

There were 78 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 1, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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31 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Sept. 10

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2022

There were 31 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 10, no changes from the previous week.

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56 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 15, 2022

There were 56 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Bailey: 'Thank you to all of the hardworking farmers across the state'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 14, 2022

In an Oct. 12 Facebook post, gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) saluted farmers on National Farmers Day.

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480 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending Oct. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2022

There were 480 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 8, a 2.6% increase over the previous week.

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Illinois ranks 24th among the states in new health and wellness study

By LGIS News Service | Oct 14, 2022

Illinois ranks about average for its residents’ health and wellness practices, according to a new study by Enso Superfoods that measured considerations such as fruit and vegetable consumption per capita, prevalence of obesity and physical activity.

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78 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Sept. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2022

There were 78 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 19.6% decrease from the previous week.

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52 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2022

There were 52 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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1,846,515 doses administered to Illinoisans in 65+ age range

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2022

22 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 65+, with 8,593,880 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Oct. 7, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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60 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 14, 2022

There were 60 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Children and Family Services Advisory Council met Aug. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2022

Illinois Children and Family Services Advisory Council met Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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20 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 20 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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32 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending Oct. 1

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 32 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 1, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois: 20 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending September 24

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 20 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending September 24.

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425 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending Oct. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 425 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 8, a 4.1% decrease from the previous week.

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7.9% of fully vaccinated Illinoisans in the 12-17 age group

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 13, 2022

7.9 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 12-17, with 8,593,880 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Oct. 7, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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444 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending Sept. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 13, 2022

There were 444 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Sept. 3, a 0.4% decrease from the previous week.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 26

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, July 26.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Oct. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Thursday, Oct. 6.

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Bailey: 'We will select an entirely new state board of education'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 12, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) vows to replace the Illinois State Board of Education if elected.