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Attorney General Raoul Charges Former Usda Employee Who Allegedly Used Government-Issued Credit Card For Personal Use

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a Cook County man was arraigned after the Attorney General’s office alleged he fraudulently used a government-issued fuel credit card to purchase more than $10,500 in fuel for personal use.

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AG Raoul signs letter urging Target to be 'mindful of its obligations' under state law as retail chain 'makes decisions as to how to respond to backlash against its 'Pride' merchandise’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul (D-Ill.) urged the CEO of Target Corporation to be “mindful of its obligations” when responding to “backlash” against the retail chain’s line of so-called “Pride” merchandise.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

By Equality State News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Dr. Wolin's expertise in workers' compensation includes lecturing and writing on work injuries to doctors, lawyers, nurses, insurance companies, and public servants for more than 25 years. Dr. Wolin completed a Rotating Surgical Internship and an Orthopedic Surgical Residency at Northwestern University.

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Glennon: ‘Illinois’ ban on book bans is projection at its worst ’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Illinois' new ban on book bans, touted by progressive politicians and media as a triumph for free speech, is actually an empty and hypocritical gesture, according to Executive Editor of Wirepoints Mark Glennon.

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Attorney General Raoul Files Brief To Preserve The Right Of Residents With Disabilities To Access Public Places

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief with the Illinois Supreme Court calling for an expanded interpretation of the Illinois Human Rights Act’s ban on discrimination in places of public accommodation. Raoul filed the brief in support of a teen hockey player who was banned from team workouts, practices, and games at a public ice arena after she disclosed her disability to her coach.

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108 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2023

There were 108 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending June 17, making up 5.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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87 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2023

There were 87 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending June 17, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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464 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2023

There were 464 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 12.1% increase over the previous week.

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James O’Keefe and others being sued by Project Veritas and Veritas Action Fund

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Jun 23, 2023

James O’keefe, founder of Project Veritas known for exposing corrupt practices by government and private agencies, is on the receiving end of what appears to be a scathing exposure of his activities within his own organization.

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met April 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 23, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met Friday, April 21

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met May 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 23, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, May 18

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Gaines challenges Illinois' Durbin on Title IX comments: 'What message does this send to women, to young girls?'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, former UK swimmer Riley Gaines challenged U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin about comments he made regarding proposed amendments to Title IX.

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Attorney General Raoul Applauds Department Of Education’s Strongest-Ever Proposed Gainful Employment Rule

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today voiced support for the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed Gainful Employment Rule. The rule aims to protect students by, among other things, establishing expectations that graduates of for-profit colleges and of career-training programs at nonprofit colleges earn enough money to meaningfully pay back their federal student loans.

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463 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2023

There were 463 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 4.8% increase over the previous week.

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Illinois GOP: ‘Democrats lying to push an agenda? What else is new?’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is calling out the state’s Democrats for lying about outmigration.

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68 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2023

There were 68 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending June 17, making up 3.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois: 42 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending June 3

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 42 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 3.

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39 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending June 17

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 22, 2023

There were 39 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending June 17, making up 1.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Reps. Bost votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Rep. Mike Bost voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Illinois State Board of Education met April 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 22, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, April 19