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Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Chicago City Wire

EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Bennett refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Ammons refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Training session planned for all area GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates

By LGIS News Service | Aug 26, 2019

Training meetings for all GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates will be held throughout the State of Illinois from now through the Fall.

Roll Call: Caulkins votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Marron votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Michael T. Marron (R-104) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Ammons did not vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) on May 31 did not vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Halbrook votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Rose votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 8, 2019

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Bennett votes [for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 8, 2019

State Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Caulkins votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Halbrook votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Ammons votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-103) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Marron votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Michael T. Marron (R-104) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Bennett votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 24, 2019

State Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) on May 1 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Rose votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By LGIS News Service | Jul 24, 2019

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on May 1 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

Roll Call: Rose votes against unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | Jun 28, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Roll Call: Bennett votes for unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | Jun 28, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Scott M. Bennett (D-52) on June 1 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.