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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $315,726, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

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Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 803 H-1B petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Illinois submitted 803 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

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Illinois receives $193.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 9, 2025

The VA issued 597 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Cassidy: Republicans are 'demonizing trans people' and 'have blood on their hands'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 6, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy has attributed the endangerment of transgender youth to Republican lawmakers, accusing them of "demonizing trans kids" and alleging that their actions have driven 21 transgender youths to suicide or...

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VA home loan amount averages $310,238 in Illinois for Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 5, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $310,238, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Revenue Regarding Tax Relief Requests for Veterans with Disabilities on June 3, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 3, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Revenue Regarding Tax Relief Requests for Veterans with Disabilities on June 3, 2025.

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40 H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers classified under the Utilities industry in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

In 2024, 40 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Utilities industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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VA provides 10.4% more home purchase loans in Illinois in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 2, 2025

There were 1,754 VA home purchases in Illinois in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $553.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranks 15th in total VA home loans during Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | May 30, 2025

Illinois ranked 15th in the nation in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 2,781 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranked 40th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | May 27, 2025

With $310,238 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 40th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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1,978 H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry in Illinois in 2024

By Prairie State Wire | May 26, 2025

In 2024, 1,978 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois increased by 24.5% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,781 home loans in Illinois, totaling $862.8 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met May 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 20

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FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Department of Corrections Regarding Transgender Inmates and Rape Allegations at Logan Correctional Center on May 23, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | May 23, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Corrections Regarding Transgender Inmates and Rape Allegations at Logan Correctional Center on May 23, 2025.

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Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority met Wednesday, May 21.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Peoria Region met Wednesday, May 21.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region met Tuesday, May 20.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met May 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, May 21.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children's Justice Task Force met Monday, May 19.

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Illinois State Board of Elections met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, May 20.