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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 76.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,167 home loans in Illinois, totaling $992.8 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Cook County begins reconstruction project affecting traffic near Bensenville

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

Traffic shifts are set to commence next week on Franklin Avenue/Green Street between York Road and Runge Street as part of a Cook County roadway improvement project.

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Illinois steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

By V. R. Lord | Jul 4, 2025

Illinois added at least three new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

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Online registration opens for Altamont CUSD #10 returning students

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 3, 2025

Registration for returning students in the upcoming school year will be conducted exclusively online, with no in-person registration scheduled for the District.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met July 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, July 1

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ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met July 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee met Tuesday, July 1

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Illinois State Board of Elections met July 1

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, July 1

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IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met June 24

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

IDHS, Social Services Advisory Council Health & Wellness Committee met Tuesday, June 24

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Tax education webinar recordings now accessible online

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 3, 2025

Missed the live session?

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California businessman pleads guilty to $14 million Covid-relief fraud

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 3, 2025

A California businessman, Darren Carlyle Sadler, has admitted guilt in a federal fraud case involving the acquisition of over $14 million through fraudulent means.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 1,054 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 597 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois House GOP warns cell phone service tax hike will take effect

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois House Republican Caucus (IL House GOP) has announced that a cell phone service tax increase will take effect in Illinois on July 1, expressing concern about the state's already high wireless taxes.

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Illinois Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Department of Justice announced in Illinois, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent claims nationwide.

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Federal investigation leads to indictments for fentanyl sales conspiracy

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

A federal investigation in Chicago targeting the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine has led to a grand jury returning drug and firearm charges against six individuals.

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Illinois Department of Revenue advises late tax filers to act quickly

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging taxpayers who did not meet the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline to take immediate action.

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Illinois expands lead testing to more zip codes across state

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of ZIP codes requiring lead exposure testing for children.

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Chicago man indicted for alleged carjackings and robberies

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Maurice D. Lee, Jr., on charges related to carjacking and robbery incidents that allegedly occurred in May 2024.

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Illinois Department announces May 2025 enforcement actions

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed the enforcement actions undertaken in May 2025.