2011 income tax hike drove wealthier Illinoisans to other states
2011 income tax hike drove wealthier Illinoisans to other states
The average income of people leaving Illinois shot up by $8,000 in the first year of the state’s 2011 income tax hike.
Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing
Why the White House is opening up about occupational licensing
Licensing schemes are inconsistent in numerous ways, with some states imposing strict regulations on a profession while others don't require licensing at all.
New IRS data show heavy drain of residents and income from Cook County
New IRS data show heavy drain of residents and income from Cook County
Cook County said goodbye to nearly 10,000 more taxpayers than it welcomed in tax year 2011.
New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state
New IRS data: Illinois lost migration battles with every Midwestern state
A new data release from the Internal Revenue Service can only be described as a complete embarrassment for the Prairie State.
Illinois’ summer manufacturing meltdown: South Side Oreo manufacturer laying off 600
Illinois’ summer manufacturing meltdown: South Side Oreo manufacturer laying off 600
The state lost more than 40 manufacturing jobs per day through the first half of 2015.
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.