How many H-1B petitions were made by Illinois employers during 2024?
In 2024, 20,166 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.
Illinois House Republicans announce they stopped Homeschool Act
Illinois House Republicans have announced via the social media platform X that they successfully halted the Homeschool Act.
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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Residents advised on black bear sightings in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has issued a reminder to residents in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties following sightings of a black bear in the area.
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Sen. Duckworth declines to comment on the VA Home Loan Reform Act as veteran housing fears mount
Senator Duckworth, a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, declined to comment to the Old North News on the VA Home Loan Reform Act.
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Federal grand jury indicts three for alleged Covid-relief fraud exceeding $2 million
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted three individuals accused of fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Chicago man sentenced to 13 years for cocaine trafficking
A man from suburban Chicago has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for cultivating a corrupt relationship with a federal law enforcement agent while trafficking cocaine.
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Babette L. “Babs” Sherrill, 78, Remembered for Her Love of Card Games and Travel
Babette "Babs" L. Sherrill passed away on July 7. Below is the obituary.
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IL House GOP introduced numerous proposals to reduce this crushing burden on IL residents
The Illinois House Republican caucus has expressed criticism of Governor JB Pritzker's recent statements on property tax reform.
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Traffic shift planned for northbound I-294 due to ongoing bridge repair
A traffic shift is set to commence this week on the northbound Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between 135th Street and 131st Street, as bridge repair work continues over the Cal Sag Channel.
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Lane closures planned for McHenry County bridges over I-90
Temporary lane closures are set to begin this month on several McHenry County bridges over the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) as part of repair work.
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Illinois ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q1
With $313,477 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Founder of League of American Workers on Chicago shooting: 'Get out of the blue cities'
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that a mass shooting in Chicago's River North highlights ongoing violence even in traditionally safe areas of Democrat-led cities.
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Illinois Freedom Caucus says abuse, lack of transparency threaten Constitution
The Illinois Freedom Caucus has announced on X that the first hearing is scheduled for its lawsuit against Democratic leaders, alleging abuse of power, lack of transparency, and constitutional violations.
