Onslaught of Chicago debt downgrades continues
Onslaught of Chicago debt downgrades continues
The pension shortfall per Chicago household stands at $33,500 each.
Illinois’ fiscal health ranks worst in the nation
Illinois’ fiscal health ranks worst in the nation
A new study puts Illinois’ state finances in dead last among the 50 states.
Growth through tax hikes? Illinois tried it – and failed
Growth through tax hikes? Illinois tried it – and failed
Arguing that tax hikes are a precursor to growth and a flood of new residents is simply backward.
Illinois recession recovery: Still last in the US
Illinois recession recovery: Still last in the US
Those resilient enough to stay in the labor market are increasingly looking to other states for opportunity.
Rally around the flag
Rally around the flag
Smashing the status quo means respecting Illinoisans’ interests.
Who really deserves blame in Illinois’ budget impasse?
Who really deserves blame in Illinois’ budget impasse?
If nothing is getting done in the Capitol, voters should look first to those most capable of taking swift action: Madigan and his Democrat supermajority.
Quote of the day, July 9
Quote of the day, July 9
Border wars continue: Another Illinois manufacturer takes 500 well-paying jobs to Indiana
Border wars continue: Another Illinois manufacturer takes 500 well-paying jobs to Indiana
Policy pain points continue to kill blue-collar jobs in Illinois.
Quote of the day, July 8
Quote of the day, July 8
Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget
Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget
Figuring out who qualifies for the payments will be a logistical nightmare, according to the state comptroller’s office.
June brings warnings of 1,400 layoffs in Illinois
June brings warnings of 1,400 layoffs in Illinois
Janitorial, food-service and coal jobs are among the casualties of mass layoffs in June.
Illinois’ manufacturing workers take home lowest pay in the Midwest
Illinois’ manufacturing workers take home lowest pay in the Midwest
The state’s beleaguered manufacturing sector is hurting worker interests.
Quote of the day, July 7
Quote of the day, July 7
Budget deal should include repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders
Budget deal should include repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders
Illinois’ death tax, corporate franchise tax and LLC fees cause disproportionate economic harm compared to how much tax revenue they generate.