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News from July 2023

Illinois Racing Board met April 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 11, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, April 20

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met May 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 11, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force met Wednesday, May 24

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13 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending July 1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 10, 2023

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 1, making up 0.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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ReOpen Illinois: ‘Biden likely violated first amendment rights’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

ReOpen Illinois is celebrating a recent ruling by a federal judge that disallows the Biden administration from censoring Americans on social media.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met May 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 10, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, May 24

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met May 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 10, 2023

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Monday, May 22

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending July 8?

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending July 8 found here.

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455 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending July 1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

There were 455 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending July 1, making up 23.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Vote Yes for Workers Rights spends the most among Illinois political committees during week ending July 8

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC was the biggest spender the week before.

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End of life: Illinois deaths during week ending July 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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134 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 9, 2023

There were 134 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending June 17, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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406 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending July 1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 8, 2023

There were 406 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending July 1, making up 21% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Durbin Statement Marking One Year Since The Highland Park Shooting

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement marking one year since the shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest-Ever Construction Program in State History

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 8, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local officials at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) headquarters today to announce the largest multi-year program to fix and repair infrastructure in state history: $40.99 billion over six years, showcasing the reach and impact of the governor's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. T

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Attorney General Raoul Encourages Epa To Strengthen Proposed Pollution Standards For Light- And Medium-Duty Vehicles

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt more stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles from model years 2027 through 2032.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

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FFROA executive director: 'We encourage all Americans to learn about the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Foundation for the Restoration of America (FFROA) is awarding $100,000 in academic scholarships this year for completion of its Constitutional Study Program. FFROA has partnered with Chicago Hope Academy and Hillsdale College to offer the no-cost program, which seeks to encourage young Americans to learn more about America's founding and history beyond what is taught in their school.

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Illinois GOP on Republican Day Rally & BBQ at State Fair: 'Hear from Illinois Republican leaders from across the state!'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party will hold its annual Republican Day Rally and BBQ at the State Fair on Aug. 17.

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108 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending July 1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 108 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 1, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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80 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending July 1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 7, 2023

There were 80 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 1, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.