Illinois loses jobs in January, metro areas lag U.S. job growth
Illinois loses jobs in January, metro areas lag U.S. job growth
Illinois’ job market continued to struggle in January as the national economy grew. The job troubles were seen in eight of Illinois’ 13 metropolitan areas, with Champaign-Urbana hit the hardest.
By Ravi Mishra, Jon Josko
Illinois has too many unemployed chasing too few jobs, ranks 5th worst
Illinois has too many unemployed chasing too few jobs, ranks 5th worst
Illinois’ job market struggles continued with almost 50,000 more unemployed workers than there were job openings in January – the fifth-worst ratio in the nation.
By Chris Coffey, Jon Josko
Illinois job growth modest amid high unemployment, competitive market
Illinois job growth modest amid high unemployment, competitive market
Illinois’ unemployment improved somewhat in January. It ranked fifth highest in the nation after being third highest for months.
By Ravi Mishra
Illinois might cap ticket resale prices, fees
Illinois might cap ticket resale prices, fees
Illinois lawmakers are considering new rules for buying and selling tickets to sporting events and concerts, including a cap on resale prices and fees.
By Dylan Sharkey
Chicago area gets over 96K international migrants in 2024; 238K since 2020
Chicago area gets over 96K international migrants in 2024; 238K since 2020
Chicagoland’s population has been boosted by international migrants in recent years. But 347,000 residents left for other states since April 2020.
By Bryce Hill
64 of Illinois’ 102 counties see populations drop in 2024
64 of Illinois’ 102 counties see populations drop in 2024
While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People moved out of state from half the counties.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois companies announce 1,666 mass layoffs in February
Illinois companies announce 1,666 mass layoffs in February
Illinois companies announced 1,666 mass layoffs in February, with more than 4-in-5 impacting workers in Cook County. Schaumburg alone accounted for one-third of job losses.
By Patrick Andriesen, Jon Josko
Illinois craft distillers face tough future without changes to liquor law
Illinois craft distillers face tough future without changes to liquor law
Liquor regulations written at the end of Prohibition are strangling Illinois’ craft distillers. A new bill is trying to change that.
By FJ Hilgart
Every 9 minutes, 21 seconds, Illinois loses another resident
Every 9 minutes, 21 seconds, Illinois loses another resident
Illinois continues to lose residents to other states. Another Illinoisan left every 9 minutes and 21 seconds from July 2023 to June 2024.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois is Midwest’s biggest people loser
Illinois is Midwest’s biggest people loser
Most neighboring states are gaining residents from people moving across state lines. Even of the states losing people, Illinois is losing at a significantly faster rate.
By Bryce Hill
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Illinois ranks 48th for people moving out, loses over 56K residents
Illinois ranks 48th for people moving out, loses over 56K residents
Illinois ability to keep its residents is third from the bottom. Only California and New York have more people moving to other states.
By Bryce Hill