Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

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.

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State lawmaker plans to introduce township consolidation bill

State lawmaker plans to introduce township consolidation bill

State Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, is working on the framework for a bill that would dramatically improve taxpayers’ ability to eliminate township governments, of which Illinois has about 1,400.