Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Government-union demands hurt taxpayers

Government-union demands hurt taxpayers

Illinois government-worker unions demand pay that outstrips that of Illinois private-sector workers and propose numerous tax hikes to fund their contract demands.

By Mailee Smith

Illinois has highest unemployment rate in nation

Illinois has highest unemployment rate in nation

A new report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows Illinois gained 5,400 jobs in April, but the state’s unemployment rate ticked up to 6.6 percent, tied for highest in the U.S.

By Michael Lucci