Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution
Illinois General Assembly ushers in crowdfunding revolution
With the governor’s signature, Illinois will become the most competitive state for crowdfunding in the country.
This must end: Mitsubishi to shut down in Normal, 900 jobs at risk
This must end: Mitsubishi to shut down in Normal, 900 jobs at risk
It’s no mystery why businesses are leaving Illinois.
June jobs update: Illinois’ workforce shrinks by 8,300, state has nation’s worst jobs losses at -7,500
June jobs update: Illinois’ workforce shrinks by 8,300, state has nation’s worst jobs losses at -7,500
Indiana and Michigan laid the framework for a manufacturing and jobs recovery. Until politicians in the Illinois General Assembly get serious about pursuing real reforms, the state’s jobs climate with continue to decline.
Illinois’ regional pain points revealed in county data on food-stamp dependency
Illinois’ regional pain points revealed in county data on food-stamp dependency
Areas of Illinois that are driven by backbone industries such as manufacturing are being hollowed out. That reality is showing up in the form of government dependence.
June jobs report: Payroll jobs drop by 7,500, workforce shrinks by 8,300
June jobs report: Payroll jobs drop by 7,500, workforce shrinks by 8,300
Illinois is hemorrhaging jobs as Springfield refuses reform.
General Mills shutting down West Chicago plant, Illinois’ 4th manufacturing loss in 10 days
General Mills shutting down West Chicago plant, Illinois’ 4th manufacturing loss in 10 days
Manufacturers and blue-collar jobs continue to bolt from Illinois’ poor policy climate.
As Springfield stalls reform, another Illinois manufacturer heads across state lines
As Springfield stalls reform, another Illinois manufacturer heads across state lines
Illinois’ broken workers’ compensation system makes it an easy decision to leave.
Tamales y temor: The world of Chicago’s shadow chefs
Tamales y temor: The world of Chicago’s shadow chefs
An ordinance that would immediately allow thousands of food-cart street vendors the freedom to serve their communities sits before Emanuel’s City Council, and along with it the potential for explosive growth in the industry.
Illinois is now the biggest food-stamp user in the Midwest
Illinois is now the biggest food-stamp user in the Midwest
Many of the reforms that were so effective in Michigan are included in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s legislative agenda for Illinois.
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.
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.
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.
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.