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News from April 2023

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American Principles Project criticizes Illinois for not defending integrity of women's sports

By Metric Media News Service Reports | Apr 21, 2023

The head of the American Principles Project has criticized Illinois for not "taking action in defending the integrity of women's sports" and panned a new proposal by President Biden that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from enacting bans on boys participating in girls sports.

April 20: Congressional Record publishes “VA MEDICINAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT OF 2023--Motion to Proceed” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 21, 2023

The Congressional Record published “VA MEDICINAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT OF 2023--Motion to Proceed” in the Senate section on April 20.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Feb. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 21, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, Feb. 23

Illinois State Board of Elections met March 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 21, 2023

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, March 21

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Illinois: 21 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending April 1

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 21 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending April 1.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of April 9

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 20, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of April 9.

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Illinois expands school-based health programs with federal support

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 20, 2023

The Biden Administration has given the green light to a proposal from Governor JB Pritzker's administration, allowing for an expansion of Illinois' School-Based Health Services program. This initiative aims to secure additional federal matching funds to enhance healthcare services for Medicaid-enrolled students throughout the state, with a particular focus on youth mental health services.

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Feb. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 20, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Friday, Feb. 17

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met March 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 20, 2023

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met March Monday, 20

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending April 1?

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 19, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 691 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 1.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met March 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 19, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Thursday, March 16

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met March 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 19, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, March 16

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End of life: Illinois deaths during week ending April 1 did not exceed death expectancy

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 18, 2023

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Officials emphasize safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 18, 2023

With construction season beginning, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners, and frontline construction workers have come together for National Work Zone Awareness Week. They are reminding motorists that "You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us."

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601 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending April 1

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 601 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 1.

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met March 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 18, 2023

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15.

Illinois State Board of Education met March 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 18, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, March 15

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met March 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 18, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, March 15

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CDC estimates 415 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending April 1

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 415 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 1.

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Illinois bridges turn orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 17, 2023

Bridges and buildings across Illinois are being illuminated in orange as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week. This initiative is aimed at honoring those who have lost their lives in work zones, marking the beginning of another construction season in the state. Governor JB Pritzker has declared April 17-21 as "Work Zone Safety Awareness Week" in Illinois.