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Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee met July 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee met 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met June 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, June 5

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, July 13

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Rebuild Illinois advances with major infrastructure projects in Kankakee

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced significant progress in the Kankakee area as part of Year Five of the Rebuild Illinois initiative. The program, backed by Governor JB Pritzker's capital plan, involves 12 projects with a total investment of $263.5 million aimed at enhancing safety and mobility while supporting job creation.

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

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 15, 2023

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

Illinois Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 15, 2023

Illinois Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security met Thursday, July 13

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Illinois Revenue Department offers penalty relief for late PTE tax payments

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has announced it will abate penalties for late estimated payments that were due on December 15, 2022. This decision affects partnerships and S corporations that elected to pay the pass-through entity (PTE) tax and were required to make estimated payments.

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Infrastructure improvements continue under Rebuild Illinois initiative

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced progress on several infrastructure projects in the Quad City area as part of Governor JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois initiative. This program, described as historic and bipartisan, is now in its fifth year and aims to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs across the region. Eight major projects are underway or completed, representing an investment exceeding $66.4 million.

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380 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 14, 2023

There were 380 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 19.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met May 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 14, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Wednesday, May 17

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 14, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Thursday, July 13

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Aug. 12?

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 13, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 12 found here.

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435 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 13, 2023

There were 435 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 22.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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77 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 12, 2023

There were 77 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up four% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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124 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 12, 2023

There were 124 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Pearson: ‘Gun advocates across the state should not lose hope’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 11, 2023

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, said the Illinois Sate Supreme Court ruling upholding Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s gun ban will likely be overturned in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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47 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 11, 2023

There were 47 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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72 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 11, 2023

There were 72 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois DCFS engages public at state fair with activities and resources

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 11, 2023

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is actively engaging with the public at the 2023 Illinois State Fair. Representatives from ten divisions are present to provide information about their programs and services. The DCFS tent, located on Central Avenue, offers visitors insights into becoming foster or adoptive parents, opportunities to speak with agency recruiters, and applications for joining the DCFS team.