Illinois’ COVID-19 jobs rebound is among nation’s weakest
Illinois’ COVID-19 jobs rebound is among nation’s weakest
Most other states have recouped more of their February-April job losses from the pandemic shutdowns than Illinois.
Illinois moms take brunt of COVID-19 unemployment
Illinois moms take brunt of COVID-19 unemployment
COVID-19 and associated government lockdowns disproportionately harmed women with children at home.
Illinois workers remain idle despite national rebound
Illinois workers remain idle despite national rebound
The state and most of its urban areas are failing to get residents back to work at rates matching the national average.
Illinois at risk of losing leisure and hospitality job gains as Chicago reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois at risk of losing leisure and hospitality job gains as Chicago reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois’ leisure and hospitality sector has added 94,200 jobs since April, but remains down 223,200 jobs since February.
Illinois worst among Midwest, neighbor states for unemployed staying idle
Illinois worst among Midwest, neighbor states for unemployed staying idle
Continued unemployment claims in Illinois remain virtually unchanged since mid-April. Other states are getting back to work.
Illinois still logs nearly 38,000 unemployment claims as Pritzker replaces employment chief
Illinois still logs nearly 38,000 unemployment claims as Pritzker replaces employment chief
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has been under fire throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as millions waited for unemployment relief.
Illinois has worst youth employment in Midwest, biggest drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois has worst youth employment in Midwest, biggest drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
With small businesses and seasonal attractions closed, most of Illinois’ youth find themselves spending a summer without a job. COVID-19 isn’t the only reason, however.
Who in Illinois received PPP loans?
Who in Illinois received PPP loans?
27,412 loans for at least $150K were made in Illinois through the Payroll Protection Program. See who got what.
Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
"I try to build rapport and relationship with all my clients. They would see each other at the shop and now we sort of have a networking system shattered."
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
The most optimistic forecast shows 20% of Illinois’ food service business closures will be permanent. But up to 85% of restaurants expect to close permanently.
Illinois tops neighboring states with $10 minimum wage on July 1
Illinois tops neighboring states with $10 minimum wage on July 1
Illinois’ second minimum wage increase this year is part of a plan to hit $15 an hour in 2025. Small businesses face tough decisions on cutting staff or raising prices.
Illinois ranks second-last when it comes to reopening bars and restaurants
Illinois ranks second-last when it comes to reopening bars and restaurants
A study from WalletHub ranks Illinois 50th-most severe on COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants. 233,500 jobs were lost in that sector since February.
Illinois restaurants, bars take brunt of job losses amid harsh lockdown
Illinois restaurants, bars take brunt of job losses amid harsh lockdown
Unemployment claims remain five times higher than normal, but the nation’s second-harshest restaurant restrictions have hit that job sector hardest.
Mike Stahulak: Royalty Limousines
Mike Stahulak: Royalty Limousines
“It’s a spider web of things. They don’t realize how much this all affects everything. They don’t realize every July 1st the gas tax goes up. Eventually it’s going to affect my business."