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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q3 2025 vs. Q2

By J. P. Billings | Nov 2, 2025

The VA issued 712 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 484 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met October 30

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met 8:30 a.m.Thursday, October 30

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Illinois healthcare facilities advised on protocols for ICE agent visits

By T. B. Watson | Nov 1, 2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have increased their presence in Illinois, with healthcare facilities no longer considered “sensitive areas” or off-limits to enforcement activities as of January 2025.

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Illinois small business group voices opposition to proposed state energy legislation

By T. B. Watson | Nov 1, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a key advocacy group for small businesses in Illinois, has announced its opposition to SB 25, an energy bill currently under consideration by the General Assembly. “Main Street businesses are...

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Oct. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 30.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Oct. 28

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Regulatory Advisory Board met Oct. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Regulatory Advisory Board met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Oct. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 1, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Monday, Oct. 27.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Illinois during September

By S. D. Moua | Oct 31, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Illinois in September.

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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q3

By J. P. Billings | Oct 31, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $315,427, a 0.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois financial regulation secretary receives national leadership award

By S. R. Geiger | Oct 31, 2025

The Council of State Governments (CSG) has selected Mario Treto, Jr., Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), as a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois average $313,700 for Q3

By A. M. Puente | Oct 29, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $313,700, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Davis on DCFS investigations: 'We’re literally dealing with kids’ lives and parental rights'

By A. U. Williams | Oct 29, 2025

Jed Davis, a house representative from Illinois, emphasized the necessity for child-welfare investigations to be conducted by qualified professionals.

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Illinois: Drugs companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Illinois in Q3

By T. F. Blair | Oct 29, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Drugs companies from Illinois in the third quarter of 2025.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Illinois this year escalate as of week ending Oct. 11

By F. K. Mccarthy | Oct 28, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Oct. 4.

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Illinois House GOP calls for reliable, affordable energy for families

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois House GOP has announced that state energy policies have contributed to rising energy costs, urging action to ensure reliable and affordable power for families.

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Illinois: Devices companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in September

By S. D. Moua | Oct 27, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Devices companies from Illinois in September.