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KBRA Assigns AA+ Rating to State of Illinois, Build Illinois Bonds (Sales Tax Revenue), Junior Obligation Series A and B of June 2026; Affirms Parity Debt; Stable Outlook
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (162+ words) The rating actions were because of the following key credit considerations: Security provisions are strong and include a priority lien on State sales tax revenues (after debt service payments on the Senior Obligation Build Illinois Bonds), a continuing appropriation requirement,…...
Rate Brings Together Chicago's Leading Housing Organizations to Expand Access to Homeownership
1+ week, 4+ day ago (179+ words) Rate University Grow for Good Partner Summit will bring together nonprofits, housing counselors, real estate professionals, and civic leaders for a practical conversation about helping more Chicago residents understand their mortgage options and take the next step toward buying a…...
Air Sense Environmental Delivers Radon Mitigation, Radon Testing, and Crawl Space Encapsulation in Edwardsville, Illinois
2+ week, 1+ day ago (756+ words) Air Sense Environmental is a radon and indoor environmental services provider headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois. The company is listed on Google Business Profile under the primary category of Home Inspector, with additional categories of Foundation, HVAC Contractor, Environmental Consultant, Air…...
Illinois Cancer Care, P. C. Partners with Canopy to Expand Patient Access and Care Between Visits
2+ week, 2+ day ago (476+ words) Canopy helps practices manage the growing complexity of cancer care by providing a unified AI platform across patient services: triage, call center and communications, front office, and pharmacy. By embedding AI and automation into existing workflows, Canopy enables faster issue…...
Prime Healthcare Praised by Illinois Review Board as Olympia Fields Acquisition Closes: "Illinois Hospitals Are Fortunate to Have Prime"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (435+ words) During the Review Board's unanimous 8-0 vote, members repeatedly highlighted Prime's track record of turning around financially distressed hospitals, fulfilling commitments made to Illinois communities, and investing in expanded services. Board Member David Fox stated, "I was impressed with the fact…...
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program with $51 Million Available
3+ week, 5+ day ago (311+ words) Applications Due June 12 with Up to $2 Million Available Per Project CHICAGO, May 04, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. With $51 million available and…...
Illinois and Northwest Indiana Lawns Begin Spring Transition as Experts Recommend Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizer
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) CHICAGO, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --As March temperatures gradually rise across Illinois and Northwest Indiana, lawns are beginning the natural transition out of winter dormancy. While many yards still appear pale or thin early in the season, lawn care experts at Dr....
Where's my refund? How to file taxes for free in Illinois starting today
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (833+ words) Tax season officially kicks off today. Monday, Jan. 26, marks the first day the'IRS'will begin accepting returns from the roughly 164 million Americans expected to file this year. Here's what Illinois taxpayers should keep in mind going into tax season, including when…...
Fanduel to add first surcharge to customer bets in Illinois
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (337+ words) DUBLIN (Reuters) -The United States' largest online betting operator Fanduel will introduce a surcharge on customer bets in Illinois from September, its owner Flutter said on Tuesday, in its first such move anywhere in the world. The 50-cent transaction fee…...