Decatur jobs loss in 2017 among the worst in Illinois
Decatur jobs loss in 2017 among the worst in Illinois
Decatur is the fastest-shrinking city in the state since 2010, and saw some of the heaviest jobs losses among metro areas in 2017.
Privacy law prevents Illinoisans from using Google app’s selfie art feature
Privacy law prevents Illinoisans from using Google app’s selfie art feature
A new feature on Google's Arts & Culture app is not available to Illinois users because of the state's strict biometric privacy law.
Illinoisans saw jobs growth plummet after 2017 tax hike
Illinoisans saw jobs growth plummet after 2017 tax hike
Illinois' jobs growth trailed that of the nation during the first half of 2017, then slowed to a halt in the wake of the General Assembly's record-breaking tax hike.
Giant sucking sound: Illinois lost $3.4B in income to neighboring states since 2010
Giant sucking sound: Illinois lost $3.4B in income to neighboring states since 2010
Policy failures have resulted in a steady stream of income flowing to neighboring states.
Wisconsin badgers Illinois millennials to hop the state border
Wisconsin badgers Illinois millennials to hop the state border
A new ad campaign by the Badger State digs into millennials’ growing disillusion with the Land of Lincoln.
Skipping over Illinois, Toyota-Mazda plant heading to Alabama
Skipping over Illinois, Toyota-Mazda plant heading to Alabama
The $1.6 billion assembly plant will create an estimated 4,000 jobs for Alabama residents by 2021.
IRS: Illinois saw net loss of 101,000 people to neighboring states since 2010
IRS: Illinois saw net loss of 101,000 people to neighboring states since 2010
Illinois’ failure to keep and attract residents is driving the Land of Lincoln’s population decline.
Moving company: Illinois tops list for outbound moves in 2017
Moving company: Illinois tops list for outbound moves in 2017
A series of recent reports have illustrated the severity of the Land of Lincoln’s outmigration trend.
Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states
Like a good neighbor: Illinois sees record loss of people to nearby states
Solving Illinois’ people problem requires addressing the high cost of government, which makes the state far less attractive for people looking to plant roots.
Land of leaving: Moving companies rank Illinois No. 1 for outbound vans
Land of leaving: Moving companies rank Illinois No. 1 for outbound vans
Studies from two moving companies list Illinois as the top “outbound state” for 2017.
Forgotten Illinois 2017: Stories from across the state
Forgotten Illinois 2017: Stories from across the state
We're traveling the state to talk to Illinoisans prone to being overlooked.
Zane Peterson
Zane Peterson
“I think there is quite a bit of opportunity still in downstate Illinois. Building relationships has been the No. 1 thing about being here. “When I was in school I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual [in] downtown [Chicago] and that was kind of appealing, but at that point in time I was already forming a business...
Corey Walker
Corey Walker
“My grandfather moved up here for employment. Wagner Castings, back in the ‘60s, was hiring African-Americans in record numbers. “My dad started his business in 1981. I took over 18 years ago now. “He was a very successful African-American business owner. All my life. “That was a time when money was plentiful. Everybody was working....
Illinois losing 1 resident every 4.6 minutes to other states
Illinois losing 1 resident every 4.6 minutes to other states
Heavy losses of Illinoisans to other states have caused the Land of Lincoln to shrink for four consecutive years.