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News from July 2023

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Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sounds off on IDES dysfunction during Covid: ‘$5 billion in unaccounted for unemployment payments’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 28, 2023

The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus has raised strong concerns over the dysfunction within the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a shocking audit report unveils a staggering $5 billion in unaccounted-for unemployment payments.

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405 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 28, 2023

There were 405 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 20.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois ranks 15th in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 28, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $43,522,000 in hunting and fishing license, ranking it 15th 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 warns drivers about potential road buckling during heat wave

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 28, 2023

With a heat wave sweeping across Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is alerting drivers to potential pavement buckling on state roads. According to Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, "The extremely high temperatures bring the possibility of pavement failures." Osman emphasized that while predicting exact locations and times for these incidents is challenging, IDOT has prepared its staff and materials to address repairs promptly. He urged the public to "stay alert and avoid driving over buckled roads, if possible, while giving our crews...

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Illinois collected $641.8 million in death and gift taxes in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 28, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 1 percent, or $641.8 million, came from death and gift taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected 60.6% less in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 28, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $28.9 million came from taxes on amusements licenses, a 60.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met May 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, May 25

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met June 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, June 22

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77 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

There were 77 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois collected 2.5% more in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $604.3 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 2.5 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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Illinois ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most corporations in general license paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $342,853,000 in corporations in general 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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121 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending July 15

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

There were 121 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 15, making up 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois collected $22.5 million in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $22.5 million, came from miscellaneous license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois announces $762 million investment for Metro East infrastructure

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

Entering the fifth year of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a series of major projects in the Metro East area. These projects are part of a $762 million investment aimed at improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating jobs in the region. This initiative is supported by Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program.

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Illinois opens applications for Safe Routes to School program

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 27, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the opening of the application period for the Safe Routes to School program. This initiative aims to support projects that enhance safety for students walking, biking, or rolling to school. It is part of a broader effort by IDOT and Governor JB Pritzker to promote active transportation across Illinois.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met June 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 27, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22.

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago School Financial Oversight Panel met May 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 27, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago School Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, May 23

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met June 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 27, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Thursday, June 22

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Illinois collected $43.5 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $43.5 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois collected 1.5% less in public utilities sales tax in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 26, 2023

Of the $62.6 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2022, $1.3 billion came from public utilities sales tax, a 1.5 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).