One-third of Illinois’ March layoffs hit Chicago security firm
One-third of Illinois’ March layoffs hit Chicago security firm
Illinois companies announced 947 mass layoffs in March. All but 21 of the job cuts were permanent.
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Illinois’ February unemployment rate 5th highest in U.S.
Illinois’ February unemployment rate 5th highest in U.S.
Unemployment in Illinois remains stubbornly high. February’s unemployment rate was the fifth highest in the nation at 4.8%.
Illinois tipping bill could cut earnings for restaurants, servers
Illinois tipping bill could cut earnings for restaurants, servers
State politicians might eliminate the tipped minimum wage, putting tipped workers on the $15 per hour wage. But with higher wages come higher costs for businesses, which could raise prices or cut jobs.
Illinois loses jobs in January, metro areas lag U.S. job growth
Illinois loses jobs in January, metro areas lag U.S. job growth
Illinois’ job market continued to struggle in January as the national economy grew. The job troubles were seen in eight of Illinois’ 13 metropolitan areas, with Champaign-Urbana hit the hardest.
Illinois has too many unemployed chasing too few jobs, ranks 5th worst
Illinois has too many unemployed chasing too few jobs, ranks 5th worst
Illinois’ job market struggles continued with almost 50,000 more unemployed workers than there were job openings in January – the fifth-worst ratio in the nation.
Illinois job growth modest amid high unemployment, competitive market
Illinois job growth modest amid high unemployment, competitive market
Illinois’ unemployment improved somewhat in January. It ranked fifth highest in the nation after being third highest for months.
Illinois might cap ticket resale prices, fees
Illinois might cap ticket resale prices, fees
Illinois lawmakers are considering new rules for buying and selling tickets to sporting events and concerts, including a cap on resale prices and fees.
Chicago area gets over 96K international migrants in 2024; 238K since 2020
Chicago area gets over 96K international migrants in 2024; 238K since 2020
Chicagoland’s population has been boosted by international migrants in recent years. But 347,000 residents left for other states since April 2020.
64 of Illinois’ 102 counties see populations drop in 2024
64 of Illinois’ 102 counties see populations drop in 2024
While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People moved out of state from half the counties.
Illinois companies announce 1,666 mass layoffs in February
Illinois companies announce 1,666 mass layoffs in February
Illinois companies announced 1,666 mass layoffs in February, with more than 4-in-5 impacting workers in Cook County. Schaumburg alone accounted for one-third of job losses.
Illinois craft distillers face tough future without changes to liquor law
Illinois craft distillers face tough future without changes to liquor law
Liquor regulations written at the end of Prohibition are strangling Illinois’ craft distillers. A new bill is trying to change that.
Every 9 minutes, 21 seconds, Illinois loses another resident
Every 9 minutes, 21 seconds, Illinois loses another resident
Illinois continues to lose residents to other states. Another Illinoisan left every 9 minutes and 21 seconds from July 2023 to June 2024.