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Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

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V-safe provides electronic reminders for critical second dose and helps educate health officials about potential side effects

As more Illinois residents become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination to utilize the V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker (v-safe).  Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), v-safe allows individuals who have received their first vaccination to get a text sent to their smartphone to remind them it’s time for their second shot. [Read more...]

State Partners with Rural Health Inc. and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Southern Illinois

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New Pilot Program with FQHCs and Safety Net Hospitals to Help Reach Underserved Communities

Building on existing efforts to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health today announced a new partnership with Rural Health Inc. and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to administer vaccines to residents throughout Southern Illinois. [Read more...]

Rep. Niemerg Says Only 25% Capacity for Spectators at School Events is Not Enough…Need to get back to 100%!

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State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) says a bipartisan group of 44 legislators and school association leaders are correct to request expanded access to student sports events, but 25% of fans and audience is not enough. A letter was sent this week to Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director, Dr. Ngoze Ezike requesting schools be allowed to host more fans at extracurricular events. [Read more...]

Sen. Darren Bailey’s Senate Update for February 22

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Pritzker Relies on Budget Gimmicks and Back Door Tax Hikes on Businesses to Fund FY22 Budget

Last Wednesday, Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 budget blueprint in a pre-recorded speech delivered from a new vaccine clinic at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The Pritzker budget calls for $41.6 billion in spending and ignores a Constitutional requirement that budgets be balanced according to existing revenue. Despite the Constitutional mandate, Gov. Pritzker is relying on $1.5 billion in funds that do not statutorily exist today. [Read more...]

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