2020 is worst year for jobs in Illinois’ history
2020 is worst year for jobs in Illinois’ history
Illinois lost 423,300 jobs from December 2019 through December 2020.
Moving companies report Illinois exodus hits 10th year
Moving companies report Illinois exodus hits 10th year
More people again in 2020 became former Illinoisans than new Illinoisans. The new General Assembly has the power to stop the moving vans.
Timothy Carroll
Timothy Carroll
“I went to appeal my property taxes and won. But that same year they increased the levy amount, so my taxes still went up."
Illinois unemployment claims double
Illinois unemployment claims double
Illinois unemployment numbers dropped for a week during the holidays, but they were back up last week as the state's hospitality industry remains out in the cold.
More Illinoisans collect unemployment as nation recovers
More Illinoisans collect unemployment as nation recovers
Bans on indoor dining and bar service continue to hurt Illinois jobs numbers, placing the state low in a national recovery ranking.
Illinois sees worst population decline since World War II
Illinois sees worst population decline since World War II
Even subtracting COVID-19 deaths, Illinois still suffered its largest population drop in modern history in the first year of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s fiscal policies, including 20 new tax and fee hikes, as well as his pandemic response.
Illinois loses 27,400 hospitality sector jobs in November amid indoor dining ban
Illinois loses 27,400 hospitality sector jobs in November amid indoor dining ban
Illinois’ jobs numbers have slipped for the second time in the past three months as the rest of the nation steadily recovers.
Illinois unemployment claims approaching COVID-19 lockdown levels
Illinois unemployment claims approaching COVID-19 lockdown levels
New unemployment claims are rising in Illinois, hitting 142,745 last week as COVID-19 restrictions continue.
Jessica Hababeh: Tasty Spin
Jessica Hababeh: Tasty Spin
“My husband, Mike, and I bought an existing restaurant that was for sale, and we incorporated in October of 2019. He is from Jordan and specializes in the restaurant industry. Together we decided to buy this restaurant as a family legacy, and we have goals of making this a chain.” “We opened during winter –...
Shop Small gets smaller in Illinois, with 11,200 fewer shop owners
Shop Small gets smaller in Illinois, with 11,200 fewer shop owners
Ownership of bars and restaurants also has declined over 70%, thanks to COVID-19 and associated restrictions
Illinois loses 1,100 jobs in October, unemployment rate falls largely from workers giving up
Illinois loses 1,100 jobs in October, unemployment rate falls largely from workers giving up
Jobs data is giving the illusion of economic recovery in Illinois. The reality is 107,530 workers gave up their job searches, and new COVID-19 lockdowns can only hurt more workers.
Gina Garbis: Richmond BratHaus
Gina Garbis: Richmond BratHaus
"The population is so divided. Some people say, ‘If you stay open we’ll support you!’ But others say, ‘Hey, who are you to choose money over lives and put the public at risk?’ It’s really hard to know what to do.”
Illinois sees largest increase in new unemployment claims in the nation
Illinois sees largest increase in new unemployment claims in the nation
76,338 Illinoisans filed new unemployment claims during the week ending Oct. 31, up more than 23,000 from prior week.
K.C. Gulbro: Foxfire restaurant
K.C. Gulbro: Foxfire restaurant
“I have a deep love for restaurants. I started out as a busboy-host at Baker’s Square back in 1991-2. Since then, I’ve been in almost every position you could have in the restaurant industry – from busboy to executive manager and chef.” “It’s an industry that my dad and I have fallen in love with,...