An analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.
With $279,542 in issued loans, Illinois ranked 39th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.
At the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are emphasizing the importance of early detection in combating breast cancer. The Governor has proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and designated October 18 as Mammography Day in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking, alongside Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, has issued a warning about a new scam targeting student loan borrowers. This scam exploits the current uncertainty surrounding student loans by promising lower monthly payments or loan forgiveness in exchange for upfront fees.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for August 2024. This announcement was made by the department's Director of Financial Institutions, Francisco Menchaca, Acting Director of Professional Regulation, Camile Lindsay, and Director of Real Estate, Laurie Murphy.