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News from September 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Workgroup met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 4, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Workgroup will meet at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15.

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Bailey gives remarks from ILFOP, ChicagoFOP7 endorsement press conference

By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2022

State Sen. Darren Bailey has promised to restore law and order in Illinois and make it more affordable for all.

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BGA on Pritzker: Need ‘law that establishes minimum standards for blind trusts’

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 3, 2022

The Better Government Association is calling for a law to make more transparent “blind trusts” such as that Gov. J.B. Pritzker uses to invest in state contractors.

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Week of August 20: 93 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 93 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 20.

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37 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 30

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2022

There were 37 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending July 30, a 2.6% decrease from the previous week.

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101 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending Aug. 20

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2022

There were 101 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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72 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending Aug. 20

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2022

There were 72 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 20, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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55 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending July 30

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 3, 2022

There were 55 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending July 30, a 12.7% decrease from the previous week.

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Illinois State Rifle Association on Texas age ruling: ‘It will have far-reaching implications’

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 2, 2022

An Illinois law disallowing concealed carry permits for those under 21 may be in jeopardy after a similar law in Texas was struck down as unconstitutional.

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Renting modest 2-bedroom Illinois apartment requires $22.80 wage, study finds

By LGIS New Service | Sep 2, 2022

Illinois residents need to earn $22.80 per hour to comfortably afford a modest two-bedroom apartment, the 20th highest “housing wage” among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a new housing study.

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57 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending Aug. 20

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2022

There were 57 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Southern Illinois' new iHub aims to improve regional healthcare access

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2022

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced the groundbreaking of the Integrated Hub (iHub) in Eldorado, a facility aimed at addressing health needs in southern Illinois. This project is part of the Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives, which brings together healthcare providers to integrate behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and physical health services across five counties.

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92 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending July 23

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2022

There were 92 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending July 23, a 3.4% increase over the previous week.

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46 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending Aug. 20

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 2, 2022

There were 46 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois State Board of Elections met July 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 2, 2022

Illinois State Board of Elections met Friday, July 22.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region met Aug. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 2, 2022

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Northwest Region met Tuesday, Aug. 30.

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296 deaths recorded in Illinois after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 296 deaths being in Illinois, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

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Illinois: 24 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending August 13

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 24 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending August 13.

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Fuel Analysis: Average Illinois driver will spend $34.36 more on gas this September

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 1, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Illinois in September is $4.16 per gallon.

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21 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending Aug. 20

By Prairie State Wire | Sep 1, 2022

There were 21 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.