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News from May 2023

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending April 29?

By Prairie State Wire | May 17, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 658 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 29.

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Cassidy on opponents of bill to regulate pro-life pregnancy centers: 'To hear the party of government small enough to fit my uterus defend lies and deception is ridiculous'

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

The Illinois State House and Senate have approved SB1909, which gives the Attorney General authority to fine crisis pregnancy centers for deceptive practices.

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Attorney General Raoul Supports Federal Effort To Protect Transgender Athletes

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in support of robust anti-discrimination protections for transgender students. Raoul and the coalition submitted a comment letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressing support for aspects of a proposed national rule that would prohibit schools from excluding transgender students from school sports at institutions that receive federal funding.

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Durbin Meets With Illinois J Street Members

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois and national members of J Street to discuss the U.S.-Israeli relationship and challenges in the region.

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Duckworth, Durbin, Budzinski Announce $196 Million For Metro East Rail Improvements

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) today announced $196,296,401 in federal funding for the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District for Metro railcar replacement.

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State of Illinois Launches Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits for Illinois Businesses

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 17, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit application for eligible companies. BCJA is a bipartisan legislative package designed to promote economic expansion and growth in Illinois by incentivizing construction projects. The legislation makes $20 million in tax credits available per year for eligible companies.

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met April 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 17, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Thursday, April 13

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met April 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 17, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, April 13

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518 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending April 29

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 518 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Illinois deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 29

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2023

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Attorney General Raoul Urges U.S. Supreme Court To Preserve Consumer Protection Watchdog

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 16, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside 24 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to overturn a U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit decision that threatens the future operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the viability of more than 10 years of the agency’s regulatory and enforcement actions.

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Illinois Review to Madigan: ‘Don’t expect anyone to protect you anymore — those days are over’

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 16, 2023

The Illinois Review is suggesting former House Speaker Michael Madigan seek a plea deal following the convictions of the ComEd Four.

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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Supreme Court Ethics Reform

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 16, 2023

.Durbin: “The Highest Court In The Land Should Not Have The Lowest Ethical Standards. That Reality Is Driving A Crisis In Public Confidence In The Supreme Court. The Status Quo Must Change.”

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Duckworth, Thune, Cohen, Stauber Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Air Travel for Passengers with Wheelchairs

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 16, 2023

.With disability-related complaints regarding air travel up 50 percent in the last year, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Thune (R-SD), along with U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) and Pete Stauber (R-MN-08), introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve air travel for passengers with disabilities, notably passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

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Special Counsel Durham report released – Content should concern every citizen

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | May 16, 2023

Special Counsel John Durham has released his report REPORT ON MATTERS RELATED TO INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES AND INVESTIGATIONS ARISING OUT OF THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS to the Department of Justice.

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Tim McGraw set to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand in August

By Prairie State Wire | May 16, 2023

The Illinois State Fair has announced that Tim McGraw, a three-time Grammy Award-winning entertainer, will headline the Grandstand on August 17. Known for his significant contributions to country music, McGraw has sold over 90 million records worldwide and achieved 46 number one singles. His popular songs include "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Humble and Kind." Recently, his single "Standing Room Only" recorded the highest first-week streams of his career.

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Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met April 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 16, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, KIDS Advisory Committee met 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 12.

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met April 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 16, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Wednesday, April 12

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met April 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 16, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, April 13

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Illinois implements 2 new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022

By Prairie State Wire | May 15, 2023

Illinois implemented at least two new policies or incentives supporting energy efficiency during 2022, according to data obtained from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).