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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 76.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,167 home loans in Illinois, totaling $992.8 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Janusz Trybulec, 67, Dies on July 3, 2025

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Janusz Trybulec passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Kenneth W. Celmer Jr., 68, Millwright from Chicago, Remembered for Love of Family and Wildlife

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Kenneth W. Celmer passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

William B. Gillund, 97, of Tinley Park, IL, Passes Away

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

William Gillund passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Jose Solorzano, 45, Remembered for Devotion to Family and Love for Bulls

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Jose Solorzano passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Athina Apostolopoulos, nee Roiniotis, 87, Remembered in Funeral Service

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Athina Apostolopolous passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Bonnie Jeanne Hickey, Remembered for Her Selflessness and Warmth

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Bonnie Jeanne Hickey passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

David “Buddy” Knox, U.S. Army Veteran, Remembered for Love of Family, Sports, and Karaoke

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

David "Buddy" Knox passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Michael J. Ganster Sr., Respected and Beloved Community Member, Passes Away at 88

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Michael J. Ganster passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Thomas M. Blake, Remembered for his Dedication and Kindness

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Thomas M. Blake passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Richard A. Zielke Dies at 93; Remembered for His Passion for Fishing

By S. R. Geiger | Jul 5, 2025

Richard A. Zielke passed away on July 3. Below is the obituary.

Cook County begins reconstruction project affecting traffic near Bensenville

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

Traffic shifts are set to commence next week on Franklin Avenue/Green Street between York Road and Runge Street as part of a Cook County roadway improvement project.