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News from April 2023

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IDOT urges public participation in spring litter cleanup campaign

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 3, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is urging the public to be mindful of littering as it mobilizes cleanup operations this spring. The campaign, titled "Think Before You Throw!", aims to encourage individuals to help maintain clean roadsides and communities by disposing of trash properly.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Feb. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 3, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 28

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Feb. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 3, 2023

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Tuesday, Feb. 28

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CDC estimates 350 people in 45-64 age group in Illinois died during week ending March 18

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 2, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 350 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending March 18.

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Illinois: 132 Hispanic lives lost in week ending March 11

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 2, 2023

There were 132 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending March 11, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week March 4

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 2, 2023

Illinois' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending March 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Illinois' combined tax revenues up 1% from Q4 to Q1 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 2, 2023

Illinois collected $14.9 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the first quarter of 2023.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending April 1?

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 2, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending April 1 found here.

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Which political committee spent the most across Illinois during week ending April 1?

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 2, 2023

Vallas For Mayor was the biggest spender the week before.

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296 people die after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 296 deaths being in Illinois, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

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“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 30

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on March 30.

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CDC predicts 107 people in 25-44 age group in Illinois died during week ending March 18

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 107 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending March 18.

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VA provides 1,774 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

There were 1,774 VA home purchase loans issued in Illinois in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $494.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Illinois declines from Q4 FY2022 to Q1 FY2023

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $156,174, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Q1 2023: Illinois' combined tax revenues up 1.1% since Q4 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

Illinois collected $14.9 billion in total tax revenues during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Illinois receives $1.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

The VA issued 12 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 30

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION“ was published in the Senate section on page S1079 on March 30

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VA provides 20.2% fewer home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 1, 2023

There were 1,774 VA home purchases in Illinois in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $494.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.