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The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 26 found here.

Illinois ranked 42nd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

With $270,024 in loans issued, Illinois ranked 42nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hispanic deaths in Illinois increase to 143 in week ending July 15

There were 143 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending July 15, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Illinois ranks 18th in total VA home loans during Q2

Illinois ranked 18th in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2023 with 1,592 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

427 people die from cancer in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2023

There were 427 deaths from cancer reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 21.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2023

Illinois ranked 17th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2023 with 2,250 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois ranked 40th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 26, 2023

With $270,407 in loans issued, Illinois ranked 40th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

73 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Illinois during week ending July 29

There were 73 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

114 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Illinois during week ending July 29

There were 114 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois ranks 18th in total VA home loans during Q4 2022

Illinois ranked 18th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2022 with 2,784 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois ranked 42nd in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2022

With $270,766 in loans issued, Illinois ranked 42nd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met June 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 25, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, June 22

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met July 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 25, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Wednesday, July 26

51 people die from diabetes mellitus in Illinois during week ending July 29

There were 51 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 2.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q3 2022

Illinois ranked 17th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2022 with 2,951 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois ranked 39th in average VA home loan amount in Q3 2022

With $280,738 in loans issued, Illinois ranked 39th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois sees varied job growth across metropolitan areas