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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Illinois during Q3

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

By T. F. Blair | Nov 5, 2025

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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 36.6% from Q3 2024 to Q3 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,906 home loans in Illinois, totaling $916.6 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By A. M. Puente | Nov 4, 2025

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Illinois' case count rises as of week ending Oct. 18

By F. K. Mccarthy | Nov 4, 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. 11.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus opposes Netflix and amusements tax in SB 2111

By D. H. Parks | Nov 3, 2025

The Illinois Freedom Caucus has announced its opposition to Senate Bill 2111, which proposes a "Netflix and amusements tax" on streaming services and family entertainment events.

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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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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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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.

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Illinois Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 4 H-2A approvals in 2024

By J. P. Billings | Oct 25, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Which type of Illinois companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By S. D. Moua | Oct 24, 2025

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

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RCCA President on Illinois politics: Gov. Pritzker 'rolled out the red carpet' for illegal immigrants

By Y. R. Duckworth | Oct 24, 2025

Rhonda Belford, president of the Republican County Chairmen’s Association, said on the Prairie State Wire Podcast that Illinois has effectively invited illegal immigrants while entrenching partisan power.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Illinois during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 24, 2025

All four of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located in Illinois, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Illinois during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 23, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers in Illinois were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-2A petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By J. P. Billings | Oct 22, 2025

All 55 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Illinois, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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House Republicans pledge to block Illinois service and delivery taxes in veto session

By A. U. Williams | Oct 22, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have announced their opposition to proposed service and delivery taxes, as well as any additional tax increases anticipated during the upcoming veto session.