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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Illinois declines from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $314,816, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 23, 2025

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Illinois receives $339.9 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

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

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 20, 2025

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VA home loan amount averages $313,477 in Illinois for Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 17, 2025

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

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Illinois employers during 2024?

By R. H. Forte | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 20,166 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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VA provides 7.9% fewer home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,616 VA home purchases in Illinois in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $508.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranks 17th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Illinois ranked 17th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,167 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

With $313,477 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA request sent to Illinois State Library regarding list of public libraries on July 8, 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

FOIA Request to Illinois State Library regarding a list of all public libraries on July 8, 2025.

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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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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 urges caution with fireworks during summer celebrations

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 2, 2025

As summer festivities approach, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is advising residents to prioritize safety when participating in seasonal celebrations involving fireworks.

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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.