VA home loan amount averages $313,477 in Illinois for Q1
The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $313,477, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Illinois Freedom Caucus calls out state’s last-place ranking in financial transparency report
The Illinois Freedom Caucus has announced that Illinois ranks last in a national financial transparency report, highlighting concerns over the state's budgetary practices.
Illinois launches online firefighter safety course
The Illinois Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA), in collaboration with the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI), has introduced a new online training course called "Defenses for Firefighters."
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VA provides 7.9% fewer home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1
There were 1,616 VA home purchases in Illinois in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $508.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Man indicted for alleged robbery of Rockford post office
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Illinois ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q1
Illinois ranked 17th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,167 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Illinois GOP promotes Elik bill aimed at protecting students from educator misconduct
The Illinois GOP announced on X that state Representative Amy Elik introduced a bill intended to protect students of all ages from sexual misconduct by educators in Illinois schools.
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Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'Democrats could prioritize care for elderly' in their budget, 'but they don't'
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Fmr. Police Chief Weitzel: 'I consider Illinois to be one of the most anti-police legislative states in America'
Thomas Weitzel, former Police Chief, said that the shift from defunding police to passing restrictive laws has weakened law enforcement authority.
