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News from July 2023

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Illinois ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most amusements license paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $28,868,000 in amusements license, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 16

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 16.

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Activist: Pritzker funding central to national child mutilation movement

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Activist Chris Rufo has made a video exploring a possible link between the exponential uptick in those identifying as transgender, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his cousin, Jennifer Pritzker.

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70 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

There were 70 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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'It’s a problem.' Hockett sounds off on Pritzker contact with Chinese Communist Party official as Covid outbreak began

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 26, 2023

Covid researcher Jessica Hockett recently surfaced two letters directed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker from a high ranking Chinese Communist Party leader.

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62 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

There were 62 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Rebuild Illinois enters Year Five focusing on key interstate upgrades

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

Entering its fifth year, the Rebuild Illinois initiative continues to focus on modernizing and improving Interstates 24 and 57 in Southern Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced several projects that are either planned, underway, or recently completed. These efforts are part of a $390 million investment aimed at enhancing safety and mobility while supporting job creation in the region.

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Illinois Department of Transportation urges caution during busy roadside mowing period

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that the busiest roadside mowing period is currently underway, urging drivers to exercise caution when encountering mowing equipment and personnel. The department emphasized the importance of slowing down, avoiding distractions, and proceeding carefully during this time. The most intensive mowing operations are expected to continue until August 15.

Illinois State Board of Elections met May 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 26, 2023

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, May 16

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met June 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 26, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council met Thursday, June 22

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25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 1.3% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois collected 37.9% more in documentarty and stock transfer taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $121.9 million came from documentarty and stock transfer taxes, a 37.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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38 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

There were 38 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois Republican Party: ‘Pritzker just gave our state government more control over your healthcare’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 25, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is warning state residents to pay attention to the new public policy regarding health insurance signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Workshop aims to assist local transportation funding applications

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a workshop to guide local governments and communities in applying for funding for transportation projects. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, in Broadview.

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Pritzker offers tax relief for those hit by recent severe weather

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker has announced that individuals and businesses affected by the severe weather and tornadoes from June 29 to July 4 can request waivers for penalties and interest on state taxes. This applies if they are unable to file their returns or make payments on time.

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Illinois ranks 10th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $20,395,000 in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 10th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected $3.9 billion in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 25, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 6.2 percent, or $3.9 billion, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met May 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 25, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, May 10

Illinois State Board of Education met June 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 25, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, June 21