Young workers, public policy failures are driving Illinois’ out-migration
Young workers, public policy failures are driving Illinois’ out-migration
New poll indicates that younger workers want to flee the state the most, and Illinois’ high-tax, anti-growth policies are encouraging them to do so.
By Michael Lucci
Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
Face it: Property taxes are forcing Illinoisans out of their homes
Nearly half of respondents said they would like to leave the state, including almost two-thirds of millennials.
By Austin Berg
1.6 million Illinoisans need a government license to work
1.6 million Illinoisans need a government license to work
Needless licensing requirements are killing job opportunities, especially for lower-income Illinoisans.
By Michael Lucci
Equal plant closure in Kankakee County
Equal plant closure in Kankakee County
The artificial sweetener manufacturer will lay off 89 workers and move out of state.
By Brendan Bakala
Chicago politicians get cheap tickets for Cubs playoff games
Chicago politicians get cheap tickets for Cubs playoff games
Granting favors to politicians is the cost of doing business for sports team owners in Chicago.
Illinois companies announce nearly 800 layoffs
Illinois companies announce nearly 800 layoffs
September WARN report shows 790 mass layoffs, including 128 in manufacturing.
By Brendan Bakala
Craig Alexander
Craig Alexander
“I’m against buying anything in Chicago. I wouldn’t want property. You basically have to pay a mortgage and pay rent still, because of the taxes.” Craig Alexander Hero Coffee Bar
Illinois entrepreneurs deserve the right to earn a living
Illinois entrepreneurs deserve the right to earn a living
Illinois lawmakers should support a statewide law that limits government business regulations to only those necessary and carefully tailored to serve a legitimate public health, safety or welfare purpose.
By Michael Lucci
Peoria hits record low for manufacturing jobs amid CAT layoffs
Peoria hits record low for manufacturing jobs amid CAT layoffs
The Land of Lincoln’s unfriendly climate for manufacturers has weakened Illinois cities, discouraged investment and made the state uncompetitive in the region.
By Michael Lucci
Motorola has begun new round of layoffs in Chicago
Motorola has begun new round of layoffs in Chicago
Motorola is expected to cut hundreds of workers from its Chicago operations.
By Amy Korte
Why Illinoisans leave for Indiana: Elkhart, Ind., has 20,000 more jobs than workers
Why Illinoisans leave for Indiana: Elkhart, Ind., has 20,000 more jobs than workers
Policy reforms in Indiana have led to significant jobs growth, but lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln haven’t taken note.
By Michael Lucci
Injured Illinois workers take 50 percent more time off than peers in surrounding states
Injured Illinois workers take 50 percent more time off than peers in surrounding states
Illinois law gives financial incentives to many injured workers to stay off the job and to doctors to prescribe more medications to workers’ compensation patients.
By Michael Lucci
August jobs report: Worst manufacturing month since Great Recession, unemployment falls due to workforce dropout
August jobs report: Worst manufacturing month since Great Recession, unemployment falls due to workforce dropout
The August BLS jobs report shows Illinois is down 8,000 manufacturing jobs on the year, giving the state the worst manufacturing job losses in the region, and a summer workforce contraction totaling 100,000 people.
By Michael Lucci
Michigan vs. Illinois: Manufacturing and out-migration
Michigan vs. Illinois: Manufacturing and out-migration
Years of job-killing policies in Illinois have pushed residents out of the state, while nearby Michigan has taken an alternate, pro-growth approach to turn it around.
By Michael Lucci