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Macon had 3rd highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017
In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Macon County ranked No. 3 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.
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State report: 39K+ abortions performed in Illinois in 2017
Macon County accounted for 267 of the 39,329 abortions performed statewide in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.
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Heartland of Decatur hit with health violations
Heartland of Decatur, a 117-bed skilled care facility in Decatur, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2018.
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Symphony of Decatur hit with health violations
Symphony of Decatur (McKinley Place), a 195-bed skilled care facility, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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Macon has 20th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2016
In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Macon County ranked No. 20 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2016, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.
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Report: Macon ranks 18th among largest Illinois counties for abortions performed in 2016
Macon County accounted for 114 of the 38,382 abortions performed statewide in 2016, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.
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Critics say HB 40 likely to increase number of abortions over 149 on record for Macon County in 2015
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced he will sign controversial abortion funding expansion House Bill 40 into law, which critics say will increase the number of abortions from the reported 149 in Macon County in 2015.