Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Tom Sanderson

Tom Sanderson

“Sept. 19, I had to work late. And along the way back to my parking garage at Wells and Madison, I stopped at a 7-Eleven.” “There’s a guy on the ground there, panhandling. He asked me to get something for him and I said, ‘Sorry, I don’t have anything for you.’” “As I came back...

Atlas Van Lines: Illinois 3rd in nation for residents leaving

Atlas Van Lines: Illinois 3rd in nation for residents leaving

Illinois saw the third-highest rate of residents moving out in 2024 based on a survey by Atlas Van Lines. Jobs and taxes are among the top reasons people leave Illinois, which is also third in the nation for highest unemployment rate.

By Dylan Sharkey