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70.6% of 8,701,122 doses administered to Illinoisans are 18-64

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

70.1 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 18-64, with 8,701,122 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Feb. 10, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Feb. 9 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Feb. 9.

539 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending January 28

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 539 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 28.

Feb. 7 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on Feb. 7.

Federal appeals court: Domestic violence restraining order firearms restriction unconstitutional

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 14, 2023

On February 2, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an Opinion in United States v Rahimi overturning a conviction of unauthorized possession of a firearm while under a Domestic Violence Protective Order and declared the provisions of Federal law and Texas state court order prohibiting possession of firearms while under a protective order as unconstitutional when applied to these circumstances.

Misleading information from national news may land you in jail if followed

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 14, 2023

After the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court issued its ruling on the gun ban Temporary Restraining Order case, the mainstream media and national news went to print and airways with factually incorrect information.

Video: Did JB Pritzker lie to the citizens of Illinois? You be the judge

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 14, 2023

Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs of Edgar County Watchdogs, Edgar County Watchdogs said Video: Did JB Pritzker lie to the citizens of Illinois? You be the judge on Feb 14th.

Feb. 9 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S278 of the Congressional Record on Feb. 9.

Illinois deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Jan. 28

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Indiana pension investment earnings fall 84.7 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

The earnings on investments for Indiana public pensions dropped from $3 million in 2018 to $455,839 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

REO Speedwagon returns to headline at Illinois State Fair

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

The Illinois State Fair will welcome back REO Speedwagon to the Grandstand stage on August 15. The band, originating from the University of Illinois in the late 1960s, has maintained a presence in rock music for over fifty years.

Illinois urges seniors to apply for tax deferral program by March 1

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to eligible taxpayers about the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. This initiative enables qualified seniors to defer some or all of their property taxes and special assessment payments on their primary homes. Seniors who require help with their property taxes must apply for the program by March 1, 2023.

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News from February 2023

70.6% of 8,701,122 doses administered to Illinoisans are 18-64

Feb. 9 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

539 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending January 28

Feb. 7 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

Federal appeals court: Domestic violence restraining order firearms restriction unconstitutional

Misleading information from national news may land you in jail if followed

Video: Did JB Pritzker lie to the citizens of Illinois? You be the judge

Feb. 9 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

Illinois deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Jan. 28

Indiana pension investment earnings fall 84.7 percent

REO Speedwagon returns to headline at Illinois State Fair

Illinois urges seniors to apply for tax deferral program by March 1

Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Advisory Council met Nov. 15

Illinois State Board of Education Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) Committee met January 20

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Jan. 18

689,100 doses allocated to Illinoisans in 12-17 age range

CDC estimates 430 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending January 28

Gov Pritzker: Remote public meetings out after May 11

Illinois pension investment earnings fall 74.6 percent

Illinois State Board of Education met Jan. 18

President of League of American Workers on Obama’s presidency: 'Ninety percent of Americans went backwards during his presidency'

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