Chicago aldermen propose ban on driverless cars
Chicago aldermen propose ban on driverless cars
A new ordinance would ban all cars with autonomous technology from Chicago, preventing Uber from expanding the fleet of self-driving vehicles it recently introduced in Pittsburgh.
By Amy Korte
Foreclosures in Chicago suburbs nearly double in past year
Foreclosures in Chicago suburbs nearly double in past year
One in every 1,100 homes in Illinois is in bank-owned foreclosure.
By Illinois News Network
Has Madigan given up on economic opportunity and responsible government?
Has Madigan given up on economic opportunity and responsible government?
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s current tax-and-spend policies and protection of special interests stand in contrast to the speaker’s past statements declaring the need for economic growth and opportunity.
By Michael Lucci
Tamale Spaceship
Tamale Spaceship
“When I was a kid this is what I used to make with my grandmother. She would always make two batches of tamales: one batch [to] sell and one batch for family. For family there would be a lot more meat, a lot more flavor, a lot more lard. There would be nothing from a...
Illinois food manufacturer moves to Indiana
Illinois food manufacturer moves to Indiana
Enjoy Life Foods relocates manufacturing and distribution facility from Chicago suburbs to Indiana.
By Brendan Bakala
Illinois’ out-migration rate many times worse than rates in surrounding states
Illinois’ out-migration rate many times worse than rates in surrounding states
The Land of Lincoln’s out-migration crisis is the most severe in the region and worsening over time.
By Michael Lucci
Illinois’ labor-participation rate lowest since 1970s
Illinois’ labor-participation rate lowest since 1970s
Illinois lags the rest of the Midwest in recovering from the recession.
By Illinois News Network
Illinois employers announce 1,044 layoffs in August
Illinois employers announce 1,044 layoffs in August
August records summer-high job losses, including 495 in manufacturing.
By Brendan Bakala
Happy Lobster Truck
Happy Lobster Truck
“Talk about a dream come true. I started this business and I started it with my best friends. There’s a lot of pride in building something together. We all grew up in the suburbs and live in Chicago now. We knew we wanted to start this here because it’s our home and doing it for...
Despite budget impasse, state government, health care and social services employment grow
Despite budget impasse, state government, health care and social services employment grow
Government jobs growth continues while Illinois’ private sector suffers from burdensome taxes and regulations.
By Michael Lucci
Caterpillar announces 300 layoffs at Mossville facility
Caterpillar announces 300 layoffs at Mossville facility
The manufacturing company plans to reduce operations in Illinois.
By Brendan Bakala
Frankie Abate
Frankie Abate
“I’ve been in the kitchen my whole life. Never finished college. Almost everybody out here is going all-in on on their truck. Make it or die. Nine out of 10 trucks out here are putting every dollar they have into their business … At the end of the day it’s about more than the food....
Gabe Wiesen
Gabe Wiesen
“Our dream is to make people happy, provide jobs and earn an honest living while serving great food. Same dream of any restaurant owner.” Gabe Wiesen Beavers Donuts
Illinois death tax hits family farms where it hurts
Illinois death tax hits family farms where it hurts
Illinois’ estate tax only generates about $300 million in revenue, while potentially costing the state more than $1.5 billion in annual GDP growth.
By Austin Berg