10 Illinois metro areas gain jobs, only 1 recovers from pandemic
10 Illinois metro areas gain jobs, only 1 recovers from pandemic
Only Bloomington has recouped early 2020 job losses, which is bad news for Illinois’ lagging economy as recession fears increase.
By Bryce Hill
Jackie Jackson
Jackie Jackson
"Running a business can be stressful at times, but I do it because I absolutely love offering job opportunities.”
Amendment 1 would give teachers unions more power over students’ health
Amendment 1 would give teachers unions more power over students’ health
The number of students enrolling in Chicago Public Schools continues to fall as teachers’ unions impose COVID-19 policies and infringe on parents’ choices about their childrens’ health and safety. A ballot proposal would make that worse.
Illinois still missing 1 in 7 jobs lost during pandemic
Illinois still missing 1 in 7 jobs lost during pandemic
With the highest unemployment rate in the Midwest and 117,000 jobs still missing, Illinois’ labor market is among the least recovered in the region.
By Bryce Hill
38 challengers give Illinois voters first choices in decades
38 challengers give Illinois voters first choices in decades
Alper Turan fled Iran 24 years ago to seek a better life for himself and his family. He wants to help his new home by being one of 38 candidates recruited by Illinois Policy to run for the Illinois General Assembly. He wants voters to have a choice.
By Dylan Sharkey
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ would hike workers’ property taxes by $2,100
Despite proponents’ claims, Amendment 1 would give union rights only to state and local government workers – who make up just 7% of Illinois adults. It would give $2,100 property tax hikes to everyone.
By Mailee Smith
Darla Pitts
Darla Pitts
"More taxes just means more businesses shut down. What’s really horrible is it really affects small businesses, not the big ones.”
Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1
Government unions pour $4 million into ads for Amendment 1
Government worker unions are funding advertisements for a constitutional amendment that would guarantee $2,100 average property tax hikes statewide.
By Dylan Sharkey
High gas prices mean Illinois’ sales tax adds $200 a year
High gas prices mean Illinois’ sales tax adds $200 a year
Surging gasoline prices mean Illinois is getting a boost in sales taxes from fuel, but that’s because drivers are paying the extra $200 a year. Most states don’t charge sales tax on gasoline, but Illinois adds it atop other taxes – taxing the taxes.
Illinois sees nation’s largest drop in job openings as recession fears grow
Illinois sees nation’s largest drop in job openings as recession fears grow
Illinois’ job opening rate declined 1.5 percentage points in May. That’s not a good way to enter a potential recession.
By Bryce Hill
Rising prices cost Illinoisans $522 more for groceries this year
Rising prices cost Illinoisans $522 more for groceries this year
Inflation sends grocery prices rising at the fastest rate since April 1979, costing the average Illinoisan $522 more at checkout.
By Bryce Hill
Illinois leads the nation in foreclosures in 2022
Illinois leads the nation in foreclosures in 2022
Illinois homeowners are most likely in the nation to be in foreclosure. The looming $2,100 property tax hike from Amendment 1 would make housing even more unaffordable.
By Bryce Hill