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News from May 2023

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IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that under a revised system for monitoring COVID-19 across the United States, the CDC is reporting that all 102 Illinois counties are at a low level for COVID-19 hospital admissions.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met March 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 29, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, March 14

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met April 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 29, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Thursday, April 20

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending May 27?

By Prairie State Wire | May 28, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending May 27 found here.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week May 13

By Prairie State Wire | May 28, 2023

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Hispanic deaths in Illinois decrease to 118 in week ending May 6

By Prairie State Wire | May 28, 2023

There were 118 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending May 6, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Which political committee spent the most across Illinois during week ending May 27?

By Prairie State Wire | May 28, 2023

Moving Roscoe Forward was the biggest spender the week before.

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Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 332 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Gov. Pritzker Statement on the Senate Passage of FY24 Budget Agreement

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 28, 2023

My thanks to President Harmon, Leader Elgie Sims, and all the members of the Senate who voted today to advance our fifth balanced budget.

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Week ending May 13 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 81 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending May 13.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 27, 2023

Vrett currently serves as a Partner at Honigman LLP. He served in the United States Army from 2009-2014, during which time he held multiple positions including Chief of Federal Litigation, Chief of International Operational Law, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.

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Attorney General Issues Statement In Response To Archdiocese Of Chicago Comments On Raoul’s Comprehensive Report On Child Sex Abuse By Members Of The Catholic Clergy

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today released the following statement expressing surprise and dismay at comments made by Cardinal Blase Cupich. In comments to the media, Cardinal Cupich claims to have been unaware of names included in the Attorney General’s Report on Catholic Clergy Child Sex Abuse in Illinois, which was released May 23.

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Illinois watchdog group and national coalition raise alarm over proposed amendment to House Bill 3445: 'Crony capitalism at its worst'

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Illinois, the state's leading nonprofit utility watchdog, has voiced concerns over a proposed amendment to House Bill 3445, warning that it could lead to substantial rate hikes for Illinois utility customers.

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State of Illinois Launches $15 Million Federal Grant Support Program

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched a $15 million Federal Grant Support Program to assist Illinois-based businesses and organizations seeking federal grants that align with the State's economic development objectives.

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Illinois Opportunity Project: ‘Contact your legislators now urging them to save this lifeline for over 9,000 families’

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 26, 2023

The Illinois Opportunity Project is advocating parents and schools to continue to reach out to legislators in support of the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met March 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 26, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, March 13

Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met April 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 26, 2023

Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday, April 25

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Illinois teachers' union: too many ‘white students’ benefit from private school tax credit

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

Illinois largest teachers union says state leaders should kill the Illinois "Invest in Kids" private school tax credit program because too many “white students" benefit from it.

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Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly Leaders Announce FY24 Budget Deal

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 25, 2023

On May 24, Governor JB Pritzker and members of the General Assembly announced agreement on the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. This will mark the fifth balanced budget since the Governor has taken office. The budget prioritizes fiscal responsibility while making transformative investments in early childhood and higher education, public safety, workforce development, behavioral and mental health services, and more.

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Illinois announces change in motor fuel tax rate for fiscal year 2023-24

By Prairie State Wire | May 25, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued an Informational Bulletin, FY 2023-16, detailing a change in the motor fuel tax rate. This change will be effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.