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New report exposes out-of-state predatory law firms exploiting BIPA loophole in Illinois
Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA-IL) has unveiled the "Illinois Predatory Lawsuit Report -BIPA" highlighting a troubling trend of predatory law firms exploiting a loophole in the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This report shines a spotlight on how a few law firms, some from out of state, are taking advantage of BIPA to the detriment of local businesses and the state's economy.
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11 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 24
There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week.
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14 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 24
There were 14 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, an increase over the previous week.
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413 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending June 24
There were 413 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 11 percent decrease from the previous week.
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453 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending June 24
There were 453 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 2.2 percent decrease from the previous week.
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88 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24
There were 88 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 1.1 percent increase over the previous week.
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117 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 24
There were 117 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 8.3 percent increase over the previous week.
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50 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 24
There were 50 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 28.2 percent increase over the previous week.
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63 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 24
There were 63 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 7.4 percent decrease from the previous week.
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53 people die in Illinois from kidney disease in week ending June 24
There were 53 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 12.8 percent increase over the previous week.
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33 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 24
There were 33 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 24, a 37.5 percent increase over the previous week.
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Less than 10 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 17
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a decrease from the previous week.
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Less than 10 people die in Illinois with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 17
There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a decrease from the previous week.
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464 people die in Illinois from heart disease in week ending June 17
There were 464 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 12.1% increase over the previous week.
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463 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending June 17
There were 463 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 4.8% increase over the previous week.
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108 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending June 17
There were 108 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 12.9% decrease from the previous week.
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87 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 17
There were 87 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 3.3% decrease from the previous week.
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68 people die in Illinois from Alzheimer's disease in week ending June 17
There were 68 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 6.3% increase over the previous week.
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39 people die in Illinois from diabetes mellitus in week ending June 17
There were 39 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 35% decrease from the previous week.
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24 people die in Illinois from influenza and pneumonia in week ending June 17
There were 24 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending June 17, a 14.3% decrease from the previous week.