Illinois quick hits: Report: $17,300 state debt per person; Metro East crime suppression operations
Report: $17,300 state debt per person
A new report from Reason Foundation shows that Illinois’ state government has $222 billion in debt, third-most among all 50 states.
With $17,300 in state debt per person, the state ranks fifth in per capita debt.
When also including the debt of local governments and school districts, Illinois’ total state and local debt rises to more than $407 billion, the fourth-highest in the nation.
Abortion injuries reported
Operation Rescue says 19 women have been injured at Illinois abortion clinics this year, including two patients who were rushed to the emergency room after suffering abortion complications at Planned Parenthood Aurora.
Workers at the Aurora facility requested no sirens or lights from emergency responders, according to 911 records provided by the Pro-Life Action League.
The 19 Illinois cases involving injuries were reported at eight abortion clinics across the state.
Metro East crime suppression operations
Illinois State Police say a violent crime suppression detail in St. Clair and Madison Counties earlier this week netted 29 arrests, 51 criminal charges and six firearms seized.
ISP focused the efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities.
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