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News from October 2022

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84 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Oct. 22

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 26, 2022

There were 84 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 19.2% decrease from the previous week.

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DOJ: Madigan 'alleged to have conspired with AT&T Illinois’s then-president to corruptly arrange for $22,500 to be paid at the direction of the company to the Madigan ally'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 26, 2022

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted on another charge of public corruption, this time through an alleged bribery scheme involving AT&T.

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Bailey evens up with Pritzker in polls: 'Our movement is surging and I promise you we will continue working day in and day out'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 26, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is in a virtual tie with Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the latest polling.

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Curran: 'We can end this cronyism by voting November 8 for the independent lawman Mark Curran to help us restore faith in the highest court of Illinois'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 26, 2022

Candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Mark Curran advocates for an end to corruption on the Illinois Supreme Court.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Aug. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region met Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Oct. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 26, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Wednesday, Oct. 12.

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95 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Oct. 22

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2022

There were 95 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 21.8% increase over the previous week.

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Illinois deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Oct. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2022

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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62 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending Oct. 22

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2022

There were 62 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 8.8% decrease from the previous week.

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55 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending Oct. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2022

There were 55 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Bailey on Pritzker's distribution of marijuana licenses: 'I was walking with the black community up and down the streets of Chicago and they were screaming foul because they can’t get the licenses'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 25, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey chastises opponent Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his distribution of marijuana licenses.

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Pritzker questioned over promised cannabis license diversity in debate: 'Governor, when will you make good on your promise to diversify the lucrative cannabis industry?'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 25, 2022

Debate moderator Tahman Bradley questioned Gov J.B. Pritzker over promised cannabis license diversity in a recent debate.

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Bailey to Pritzker: 'You believe that children at any age can make whatever decision for their health that they want to make?'

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 25, 2022

Governor for Illinois candidate Darren Bailey blasts Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his stance on parental notification for abortion and gender reassignment surgery on minors.

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514 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending October 8

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 514 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 8.

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Illinois Parole & Pardon Adult Advisory Board met September 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 25, 2022

Illinois Parole & Pardon Adult Advisory Board met 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29.

IDOC Adult Advisory Board met June 28

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2022

IDOC Adult Advisory Board met Tuesday, June 28.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Oct. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2022

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Wednesday, Oct. 12.

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52 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending Oct. 22

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2022

There were 52 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 21.2% decrease from the previous week.

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39 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Oct. 22

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2022

There were 39 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending Oct. 22, a 14.7% increase over the previous week.

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374 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending Oct. 8

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 24, 2022

There were 374 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending Oct. 8, making up 21.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.