The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $291,027, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
Springfield, Ill.—The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging residents to adhere to proper safety practices when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May, and August.
Over the past year, ten metropolitan areas experienced an increase in total nonfarm jobs, while four saw a decrease, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). During this period ending May 2024, the unemployment rate rose in twelve metropolitan areas, decreased in one, and remained unchanged in another.
Adult use cannabis sales figures for May 2024 have been released, showing a total of 4,112,540 items sold. The sales amounted to $113,119,777.82 from in-state residents and $33,109,799.17 from out-of-state residents, bringing the total sales to $146,229,576.98.