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News from August 2023

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27 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

There were 27 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 13

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Aug. 13.

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41 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

There were 41 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois offers tax benefits for school expenses

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a reminder to taxpayers about potential tax benefits related to school expenses for K-12 students. These benefits can be claimed on the 2023 Illinois individual income tax returns.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 23, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Tuesday, July 20.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met July 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 23, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met 9 a.m. Thursday, July 20.

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

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 23, 2023

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Thursday, July 20

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Attorney General Raoul Urges Homeland Security to Ensure New Arrivals to the U.S. Can Work

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul called for immediate action from the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant work authorization permits for immigrants who have been allowed to enter and remain in the United States temporarily.

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Governor Pritzker Announces Recipients of Megasites Investment Program

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Megasites Investment Program funded through Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds. Through the program, the state will leverage $23 million in grants to generate $144 million total investments in 9 projects across the state.

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Durbin Speaks At Department Of Justice National Conference On Supporting Victims Of Crime

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

On August 17, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke at the Department of Justice’s annual Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) National Joint Training Conference.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 22, 2023

These Illinois political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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Illinois receives $1.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 22, 2023

The VA issued five Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 22, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met Thursday, July 20

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met July 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 22, 2023

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Wednesday, July 19

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With government help, tech platforms distort minds and elections in Illinois

By Mark Glennon | Aug 21, 2023

They’re messing with your heads and your elections, and you probably don’t even know it.

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Disaster unemployment aid available after Cook County flooding

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 21, 2023

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in Cook County affected by flooding in June. This assistance follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Biden on August 15, 2023. The DUA benefits are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met July 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2023

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, July 19

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met July 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 21, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, July 18

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Week ending July 8: 105 deaths among Hispanic people in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 20, 2023

There were 105 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending July 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Aug. 19?

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 20, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 19 found here.