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Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on Assault Weapon Ban Legislation:

By Press release submission | Dec 22, 2022

Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on Assault Weapon Ban Legislation:

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A little Elf wanted to remind everyone that registrations and sponsorships for the 30th Annual AFFI Honor Guard Convention are still open until Jan. 6th.

By Press release submission | Dec 22, 2022

A little Elf wanted to remind everyone that registrations and sponsorships for the 30th Annual AFFI Honor Guard Convention are still open until Jan. 6th.

January 6 Select Committee Makes Criminal Referrals on Trump to DoJ

By Press release submission | Dec 22, 2022

As expected, today the House January 6 Select Committee held a nearly two‐​hour public business meeting at which it approved four criminal referrals on former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice.

The Road to a Government Childcare Takeover

By Press release submission | Dec 22, 2022

A New York Times piece last week explored how expensive, national childcare chains are thriving, while millions of ordinary American families struggle to get the care they want or need.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending December 3?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 744 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 3.

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56 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending Dec. 17

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2022

There were 56 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois State Rifle Association Legal Assistance Committee: ‘If the State of Illinois passes HB5855, we will take them to court’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 21, 2022

The Illinois State Rifle Association Legal Assistance Committee is seeking funds to fight back against what many are calling unconstitutional legislation that would severely restrict gun owners' rights in the state.

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69 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending Dec. 17

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 21, 2022

There were 69 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 17, making up 3.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Dec. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2022

Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Friday, Dec. 2

Illinois State Board of Education Preparation and Licensure Board met Dec. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, Dec. 2

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Illinois ranks 16th among the states in new energy-efficiency study

By Michael Carroll | Dec 20, 2022

Illinois ranked among the top 20 states for policies and programs aimed at reducing emissions, saving energy and advancing clean-energy goals, according to a new study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

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Illinois deaths exceeded death expectancy during week ending Dec. 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2022

Illinois's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Illinois State Rifle Association: ‘None of these anti-gun bills have been about fighting crime’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 20, 2022

The Illinois State Rifle Association is continuing its advocacy against sweeping gun control legislation included in HB5855.

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622 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending December 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 622 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending December 3.

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Illinois announces change in motor fuel use tax rate for early 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 20, 2022

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a change in the Motor Fuel Use Tax Rate, which will be effective from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. This update was detailed in Informational Bulletin FY 2023-08.

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GOP Chair Tracy: ‘Strengthening election integrity in Illinois at all levels will continue to be a top priority of the State Party’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Dec 20, 2022

Illinois GOP Chairman Don Tracy is vowing to continue the party’s election integrity efforts into 2023.

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Dec. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Thursday, Dec. 1

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Dec. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, Dec. 1

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met November 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22.

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CDC estimates 461 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending December 3

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 19, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 461 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending December 3.