State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
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Illinois ranks 16th in total VA home loans during Q1
Illinois ranked 16th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,793 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Illinois ranked 38th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
With $282,632 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 38th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 19.0% fewer home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1
There were 1,475 VA home purchases in Illinois in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $425.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
The VA issued 30 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 36 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Illinois receives $8.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1
The VA issued 30 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 1,793 home loans in Illinois totaling $506.8 million in Q1
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,793 home loans totaling $506.8 million in Illinois during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 1,475 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q1
There were 1,475 VA home purchase loans issued in Illinois in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $425.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Illinois Democrats seeking California-like Skittles ban
A group of Democrat State Senators are seeking to ban the red dye used in the popular candy, Skittles, as well as several other food additives, claiming they are unhealthy.
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VA provides 202.5% more home purchase loans in Illinois in Q4 2023
There were 1,821 VA home purchases in Illinois in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $548.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 1,821 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q4 2023
There were 1,821 VA home purchase loans issued in Illinois in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $548.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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30 basketball players from Illinois to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.
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37 basketball players from Illinois jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament
Chicago has the most players of any city representing Illinois in the tournament.
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Illinois ranked 15th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021
Illinois ranked 15th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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VA provides 2,234 home loans in Illinois totaling $649.9 million in Q4 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,234 home loans totaling $649.9 million in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA home loan amount averages $290,926 in Illinois for Q4 2023
The average VA loan amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $290,926, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois increases in Q4 2023
The average VA home loan amount in Illinois during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $290,926, a 0.9% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Illinois ranks 15th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023
Illinois ranked 15th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 2,234 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Number of VA loans issued in Illinois decreases by 43.7% from 2022 to 2023
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 8,038 home loans totaling $2.2 billion in Illinois during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Illinois ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023
With $290,926 in home loans issued, Illinois ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Majority of Illinois' population aged 25 to 29 in 2021
The median age of Illinois residents was 39 in 2021, higher than the national average of 38.