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News from January 2023

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Illinois ranks among bottom 10 states in racial integration ranking

By Michael Carroll | Jan 19, 2023

Illinois finished 42nd in a new study by the WalletHub website that examines racial equality and integration between white and Black residents among the 50 states and District of Columbia, based on metrics such as median household income and standardized test scores.

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met Nov. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 19, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met Friday, Nov. 18

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Jan. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 19, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Thursday, Jan. 12

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Illinois tax filing season begins January 23

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 18, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is set to start accepting 2022 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 23. This date coincides with the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) schedule for accepting federal individual income tax returns.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Jan. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, Jan. 12

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Jan. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Jan. 12

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End of life: Illinois deaths during week ending Dec. 31, 2022 exceeded death expectancy

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 17, 2023

Illinois's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 31, 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee met December 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 17, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee met 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28.

Illinois Department of Human Services Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Jan. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 17, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Thursday, Jan. 12

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Institutional Review Board met Jan. 3

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 17, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 3

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Pearson: ‘The goal is to declare this disgusting law that has been precipitated on lawful gun owners of Illinois unconstitutional’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 16, 2023

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is calling out the state’s Democrats – minus a few exceptions – for pushing through a bill that outlaws millions of guns and accessories that were legally owned in the state.

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DeAngelis on proposed Education Savings Account Act: ‘Bill to fund students instead of systems’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jan 16, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has introduced House Bill 1135, known as the Education Savings Account Act.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Dec. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Dec. 21

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect met Dec. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect met Wednesday, Dec. 14

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Illinois midterms sees Willie Wilson for Mayor spend the most during week ending Jan. 14

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 15, 2023

Vallas For Mayor was the biggest spender the week before.

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70.1% of fully vaccinated Illinoisans in the 18-64 age group

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 15, 2023

70.1 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 18-64, with 8,696,700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Jan. 10, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Jan. 14?

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 15, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Jan. 14 found here.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeded in Illinois during week Dec. 31, 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 15, 2023

Illinois' death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 31, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Illinois: 142 Hispanic lives lost in week ending Dec. 31, 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 15, 2023

There were 142 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Dec. 31, 2022, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Illinoisans in 65+ age range are 22% of fully vaccinated population

By Prairie State Wire | Jan 14, 2023

22 percent of fully vaccinated Illinoisans are 65+, with 8,696,700 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in the state overall as of Jan. 10, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.