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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 1,054 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 597 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois House GOP warns cell phone service tax hike will take effect

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois House Republican Caucus (IL House GOP) has announced that a cell phone service tax increase will take effect in Illinois on July 1, expressing concern about the state's already high wireless taxes.

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Illinois Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Department of Justice announced in Illinois, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent claims nationwide.

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Federal investigation leads to indictments for fentanyl sales conspiracy

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

A federal investigation in Chicago targeting the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine has led to a grand jury returning drug and firearm charges against six individuals.

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Illinois Department of Revenue advises late tax filers to act quickly

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging taxpayers who did not meet the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline to take immediate action.

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Illinois expands lead testing to more zip codes across state

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of ZIP codes requiring lead exposure testing for children.

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Chicago man indicted for alleged carjackings and robberies

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Maurice D. Lee, Jr., on charges related to carjacking and robbery incidents that allegedly occurred in May 2024.

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Illinois Department announces May 2025 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed the enforcement actions undertaken in May 2025.

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IL House GOP highlights SAFE-T Act flaws after former teacher accused of sexual abuse released pre-trial

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois House GOP has raised concerns regarding the SAFE-T Act after a former teacher accused of sexually abusing a student was not held pre-trial due to provisions in the law.

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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 1,221 H-1B petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 1,221 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus says working families in Illinois pay more

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has publicly announced its opposition to Governor J.B. Pritzker's bid for a third term, citing his policies as contributors to the increased cost of living for working families in the state.

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Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: 'In Illinois, public universities are screening students for eligibility for SNAP benefits'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has expressed concerns about Illinois public universities enrolling students in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Awake Illinois reiterates opposition to drag events involving minors

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Awake Illinois announced its continued opposition to drag events involving minors and said that Representative Sean Casten has not apologized for labeling its supporters as bigots and accusing them of making threats.

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Illinois Department of Public Health issues July 4th safety guidance

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising residents to celebrate the Fourth of July and the beginning of summer safely.

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Illinois income tax changes may increase liabilities for some taxpayers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Public Act 104-0006 introduces changes to the Illinois Income Tax Act, impacting many taxpayers and potentially increasing current tax year liabilities for some.

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Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool reopens under new management

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Dixon Springs State Park swimming pool in Pope County is set to reopen on July 1, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $313,477, a 1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Thursday, June 26.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met June 25

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African American Children in Foster Care met Wednesday, June 25.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Community-Based Corrections Task Force met June 26

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 29, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Community-Based Corrections Task Force met Thursday, June 26.