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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Illinois declines from Q3 to Q4

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $324,509, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Breakthrough Ideas founder: 'City Journal stands up' for Illinois' developmentally disabled

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, said that City Journal advocates for the intellectually and developmentally disabled in Illinois.

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Argentina lifts 30-year ban on civilian semi-automatic weapon purchases

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 19, 2025

President Javier Milei of Argentina has enacted a decree allowing civilians to purchase semi-automatic and assault-style weapons, overturning a ban that had been in place since 1995.

FOIA request sent to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

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Chicago lab owner receives seven-year sentence for Covid-19 testing fraud

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The owner of a Chicago laboratory has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a Covid-19 testing fraud scheme.

FOIA request sent to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding emails on June 18, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.

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Tobacco retailer license fees to double starting July 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, Public Act (P.A.) 104-0006 will implement an increase in the annual Tobacco Retailer License fee for businesses selling tobacco products.

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Foreign national sentenced for cyber scams targeting U.S

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

A foreign national has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for conducting cyber fraud schemes targeting U.S. citizens and businesses.

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West Nile virus detected in environmental samples across 17 Illinois counties

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced the confirmation of West Nile virus (WNV) in environmental samples from 17 counties across the state.

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Illinois State Board of Elections met June 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, June 17

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, June 18

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, June 18

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Citizen's Committee on Abuse Neglect met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Citizen's Committee on Abuse Neglect met Wednesday, June 18

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Northwestern University received $72,497.00 from Gates Foundation in 2025, analysis shows

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The analysis revealed that Northwestern University was granted 3 awards in 2025.

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Ramp from Route 390 to Gary Avenue closed for weekend repairs

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

A weekend closure is planned for the ramp connecting westbound Illinois Route 390 Tollway to Gary Avenue.

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Breakthrough Ideas founder: Anyone complaining about about Army parade ’doesn't understand' the importance of traditions

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, emphasized the significance of the parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th birthday as an expression of pride and unity.

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VA provides 2,781 home loans in Illinois totaling $862.8 million in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,781 home loans totaling $862.8 million in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met June 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Monday, June 16.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met June 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met Monday, June 16.

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Telecommunications excise tax rate rises to support crisis lifeline

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the Telecommunications Excise Tax rate in the state will increase from 7 percent to 8.65 percent.