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

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 24, 2023

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

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 24, 2023

Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one for the year ending July 2023, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one.

57 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 24, 2023

There were 57 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 2.9% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met July 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 24, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, July 21

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 24, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority met Thursday, July 20

27 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

There were 27 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 13

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Aug. 13.

41 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

There were 41 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois offers tax benefits for school expenses

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 23, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a reminder to taxpayers about potential tax benefits related to school expenses for K-12 students. These benefits can be claimed on the 2023 Illinois individual income tax returns.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 23, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Tuesday, July 20.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met July 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 23, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met 9 a.m. Thursday, July 20.

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 23, 2023

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met Thursday, July 20

Attorney General Raoul Urges Homeland Security to Ensure New Arrivals to the U.S. Can Work

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul called for immediate action from the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant work authorization permits for immigrants who have been allowed to enter and remain in the United States temporarily.

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Governor Pritzker Announces Recipients of Megasites Investment Program

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 22, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Megasites Investment Program funded through Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds. Through the program, the state will leverage $23 million in grants to generate $144 million total investments in 9 projects across the state.

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

Illinois sees varied job growth across metropolitan areas

57 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Illinois during week ending July 29

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met July 21

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority met July 20

27 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Illinois during week ending July 29

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 13

41 people die from kidney disease in Illinois during week ending July 29

Illinois offers tax benefits for school expenses

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met July 20

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force met July 20

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities met July 20

Attorney General Raoul Urges Homeland Security to Ensure New Arrivals to the U.S. Can Work

Governor Pritzker Announces Recipients of Megasites Investment Program

Durbin Speaks At Department Of Justice National Conference On Supporting Victims Of Crime

Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Illinois

Illinois receives $1.2 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Egyptian Region met July 20

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met July 19

With government help, tech platforms distort minds and elections in Illinois

Is it a joyous celebration or "taunting"? For Illinois high school football officials, it's up to them.

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