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

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

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

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.

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

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Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 1,221 H-1B petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 1,221 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services 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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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $313,477, a 1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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OPINION: PBMs give military families the medication confidence they deserve

By Beni Harmony | Jun 28, 2025

For men and women who serve in uniform and their families, nothing is more important than reliability, especially when it comes to health care.

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Founder of Chicago Contrarian: 'The city of Chicago is facing around a $1.1 billion deficit'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Florian Sohnke, founder of the Chicago Contrarian, said that Chicago is facing severe fiscal instability driven by deep debt and a projected billion-dollar deficit.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois average $322,459 for Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $322,459, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA request sent to Illinois Secretary of State regarding registered businesses on June 25, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois Secretary of State regarding a list of registered businesses on June 25, 2025.

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VA Purchase Loans in Illinois average $315,726 for Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

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.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Illinois employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Illinois submitted 25 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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FOIA request sent to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding state prisons warden details on June 23, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding state prisons warden name and headshot on June 23, 2025.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Illinois declines from Q3 to Q4

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $324,509, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA request sent to Illinois State Board of Education regarding AIR contract on June 20, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 20, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois State Board of Education regarding AIR Contract on June 20, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding law firm contracts on June 18, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding emails on June 18, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.

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VA provides 2,781 home loans in Illinois totaling $862.8 million in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 17, 2025

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

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 17 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

In 2024, 17 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 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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Fire prevention week highlights lithium-ion battery safety

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

The focus for this year's National Fire Prevention Week is on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, which power many household electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

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VA provides 1,754 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q4 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2025

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

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

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

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.