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News from December 2023

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Illinois ranks 39th in average VA home loan amount in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 31, 2023

With $261,249 in issued loans, Illinois ranked 39th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2022, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increase from 2021 to 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA loan amount for Illinois in the fiscal year 2022 was $261,249, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Nov. 18?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 31, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Nov. 18 found here.

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Illinois's individual income tax revenue reached $4.7 billion in Q3, 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 31, 2023

Individual income taxes in Illinois reached $4.7 billion in the third quarter of 2023.

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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $288,360, a 6.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New law defines taxpayer liability for sales and excise tax payments

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 29, 2023

Public Act 103-0009, Article 100, introduces a significant change in the interpretation of payments related to sales, use, and excise taxes and fees. Effective January 1, 2024, the new statute stipulates that any payment made by taxpayers will be considered an agreed liability. This rule applies to all payments except for quarter-monthly ones.

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Comptroller urges families to organize finances in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 29, 2023

Comptroller Susana Mendoza is encouraging families to use the new year as an opportunity to get their finances in order. "The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to review your finances and set goals for savings, managing debt and planning for the future," says Comptroller Mendoza. She emphasizes that analyzing income and expenses could be crucial for financial decisions such as family vacations or saving for college education.

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Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 29, 2023

Over the past year, ten metropolitan areas saw an increase in total nonfarm jobs, while four experienced a decrease for the period ending November 2023. This data was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 29, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Illinois Department of Human Services Firearm Violence Research Group met Nov. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 29, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Firearm Violence Research Group met Tuesday, Nov. 21

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Illinois statewide officeholders mark ‘Kwanzaa,' created in 1966 by man convicted of torturing two women

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Dec 28, 2023

Illinois' two governor, U.S. senators, secretary of state, and attorney general all this week marked “Kwanzaa,” which was created in 1966 by a man convicted of torturing two women.

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Illinois approves expansion of dementia care through supportive living program

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 28, 2023

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has approved eleven applications to advance towards certification in the Supportive Living Program for Dementia Care Settings. This program serves as a Medicaid alternative, offering services at a lower cost than traditional nursing homes and aims to delay or prevent the need for such care.

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Illinois Adoption Advisory Council and Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Nov. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 28, 2023

Illinois Adoption Advisory Council and Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, Nov. 17

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Nov. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 28, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met Friday, Nov. 17

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Nov. 5

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 27, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Nov. 5.

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Census Bureau: 77.5% of people in Illinois were old enough to vote in 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 27, 2023

Of the 12,821,813 citizens living in Illinois in 2021, 77.5% were old enough to vote, equating to 9,934,462 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Illinois ramps up road safety measures for New Year's celebrations

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 27, 2023

As the year 2023 draws to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois are intensifying their efforts to ensure road safety. They will be working overtime from now until the beginning of the new year.

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Illinois State Board of Education met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 27, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 27, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met November 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, Child Welfare Advisory Committee met 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16.