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535 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending May 6

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 535 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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IDOT permits narcolepsy-diagnosed employee to drive IDOT vehicles – IL-OSHA didn’t investigate

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

Last fall, an employee of IDOT District 9 filed a complaint with IL-OSHA alleging IDOT was permitting an employee who had been diagnosed with Narcolepsy to operate IDOT heavy equipment and vehicles on Illinois highways.

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Alanis Morissette to perform at Illinois State Fair grandstand on August 13

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2023

The Illinois State Fair has announced that Alanis Morissette, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning artist, will headline the grandstand on Sunday, August 13. Morissette has been a significant figure in contemporary music since 1995, with her expressive style earning her numerous accolades including 14 Canadian Juno Awards and sales of over 75 million albums worldwide.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Democrats could not get their act together to deliver a budget bill by their own deadline’

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 23, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is questioning why the state’s Democrats could not get a budget out by last week’s deadline.

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Attorney General Raoul Calls For Passage Of Federal Legislation To Protect Communities From Rise In Illicit Xylazine Use

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 23, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general, submitted a letter to urge Congressional leadership in Washington D.C. to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), legislation which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths.

Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met April 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 23, 2023

Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met Thursday, April 20

Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Advisory Council met April 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 23, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Child Care Advisory Council met Wednesday, April 19

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Applications Available for the Governor's Hometown Awards

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 22, 2023

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting applications for the Governor's Hometown Awards (GHTA) program.

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CDC estimates 446 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending May 6

By Prairie State Wire | May 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 446 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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Illinois Department of Revenue announces sales tax rate change effective July 1, 2023

By Prairie State Wire | May 22, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued Informational Bulletin FY 2023-20, detailing changes to the sales tax rate that will take effect on July 1, 2023.

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Attorney General Raoul’s Legislation To Hold Gun Industry Accountable For Unlawful Consumer Practices Headed To Governor’s Desk

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 22, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the Senate’s passage of his Firearm Industry Responsibility Act to hold the gun industry accountable for unlawful sales and marketing tactics. House Bill 218, sponsored by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, will next go to the governor for approval.

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met April 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 22, 2023

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, April 19

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met April 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 22, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Thursday, April 6

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Week ending April 29: 127 deaths among Hispanic people in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2023

There were 127 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending April 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending May 20?

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending May 20 found here.

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Attorney General Raoul Applauds General Assembly Passage Of Legislation Increasing Oversight Of Health Care Market Consolidations

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 21, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of his legislation to increase oversight of health care transactions, namely mergers and acquisitions, that include health care facilities and large provider organizations, which can lead to higher prices for health care services while quality of care worsens or remains stagnant.

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Illinois deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 6

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2023

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 345 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois died during week ending May 6

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 345 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 6.

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How much did Moving Roscoe Forward spend in week ending May 20 to be biggest spender?

By Prairie State Wire | May 21, 2023

Working Families for Chicago was the biggest spender the week before.

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Week of May 6: 101 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 101 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 6.