Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November, continues to lag national economy
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November, continues to lag national economy
The Land of Lincoln is experiencing weak employment growth and a workforce dropout problem.
Ill-timed computer glitch causes drop in Illinois food stamp rolls
Ill-timed computer glitch causes drop in Illinois food stamp rolls
Some SNAP-dependent households saw their benefits disappear this holiday season.
Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees
Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees
Reducing barriers to entry for small businesses is a crucial step toward spurring economic growth in Illinois.
Stocking full of coal: Illinois shrinkage poses major problems
Stocking full of coal: Illinois shrinkage poses major problems
The continuing erosion of Illinois’ tax base is the state’s most pressing budget problem.
What’s dragging down Illinois’ economy?
What’s dragging down Illinois’ economy?
Illinois would have seen above-average growth if the state’s workforce had simply grown on par with the rest of the U.S. economy. Instead, poor policy choices have made the state an economic laggard. Illinois’ slow expansion is likely a product of investment-killing tax hikes.
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th-largest state to Pennsylvania
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th-largest state to Pennsylvania
Census data released Dec. 20 show the Land of Lincoln is no longer the fifth-largest state in the U.S.
Workers’ comp costs hit Illinois’ blue-collar industries
Workers’ comp costs hit Illinois’ blue-collar industries
Exorbitant workers’ comp costs punish small businesses and send employers dashing to Illinois’ neighboring states.
Madigan’s alderman moves to squash Airbnb near Midway Airport
Madigan’s alderman moves to squash Airbnb near Midway Airport
Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn is attempting to squeeze out home-sharing in the 13th Ward.
Forgotten Illinois: Aurora
Forgotten Illinois: Aurora
Two sides, one city.
It’s Illinois’ birthday! Hey, wait … come back
It’s Illinois’ birthday! Hey, wait … come back
Illinois’ exodus of people and money is the state’s most pressing policy problem. Until lawmakers get serious about addressing its causes, there’s little reason to think the trend will change.
Building fairness and opportunity: The effects of repealing Illinois’ prevailing wage law
Building fairness and opportunity: The effects of repealing Illinois’ prevailing wage law
Illinois’ Prevailing Wage Act has no place in the 21st century. Policymakers should enact fair and competitive construction laws that give all individuals who are willing to work a fighting chance.
Chicago loses Mars Wrigley US candy headquarters bid to New Jersey, takes 200 jobs with it
Chicago loses Mars Wrigley US candy headquarters bid to New Jersey, takes 200 jobs with it
A year after announcing the Mars Wrigley Confectionery project, the candy giant will scrap its plans to expand its Chicago presence and instead encamp in Newark, New Jersey.
How one Illinois law jacks up the cost of government while harming construction sector employment
How one Illinois law jacks up the cost of government while harming construction sector employment
Illinois state lawmakers could stimulate employment and lower costs for overburdened taxpayers by repealing the state’s outdated prevailing wage law.
Student loan troubles? Illinois officials can suspend your professional license
Student loan troubles? Illinois officials can suspend your professional license
Almost a quarter of Illinois workers need licenses to work in their professions, and workers who default on student loans can face the suspension of those licenses.