Why Illinois needs a turnaround in 12 graphics
Why Illinois needs a turnaround in 12 graphics
The failures of Springfield are many, the state and local crises are real, and the time for action is now.
March jobs report: Illinois workforce shrinks, manufacturing continues bleeding
March jobs report: Illinois workforce shrinks, manufacturing continues bleeding
Illinois’ manufacturing payrolls have declined in 21 of the last 30 months.
Border battle: Worker freedom spreads across another Illinois neighbor
Border battle: Worker freedom spreads across another Illinois neighbor
The local revolution that began in Kentucky can spread to Illinois.
Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules
Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules
Illinois is poised to lead the crowdfunding revolution.
Sunday service: Legalizing competition in Illinois’ auto industry
Sunday service: Legalizing competition in Illinois’ auto industry
The backward ban on Sunday car sales should be scrapped.
Illinois unemployment problems hidden by workforce dropout
Illinois unemployment problems hidden by workforce dropout
Over the recession era, Indiana’s workforce grew by 53,000 people while Illinois’ workforce shrank by 200,000 people. If Illinois’ workforce size were benchmarked to Indiana’s over the recession era, Illinois’ unemployment rate would be 10.3 percent today.
How occupational licensing blocks path to success for ex-offenders
How occupational licensing blocks path to success for ex-offenders
Nearly 2 in 5 workers in the U.S. need government permission just to do their jobs.
Blue steel: Illinois’ manufacturing exodus continues
Blue steel: Illinois’ manufacturing exodus continues
Workers’ compensation costs are killing Illinois steel.
Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders
Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders
State lawmakers from both parties are advancing legislation to repeal three of Illinois’ most costly and misguided policies.
More manufacturing losses highlight Illinois’ mixed February jobs report
More manufacturing losses highlight Illinois’ mixed February jobs report
Illinois still ranks last in the country for putting people back to work over the Great Recession era.
State and local policy solutions can help Granite City keep Steel in town
State and local policy solutions can help Granite City keep Steel in town
Illinois municipalities that are tired of seeing their manufacturing base hollowed out can take action to end the exodus.
Manufacturing employment in Illinois has stagnated and even shrunk while Indiana and Michigan have boomed
Manufacturing employment in Illinois has stagnated and even shrunk while Indiana and Michigan have boomed
Manufacturing employment in Illinois has stagnated and even shrunk while Indiana and Michigan – neighboring Right-to-Work states – have boomed.
Quinn and the DCEO spent $27M on ‘Transformers’ movies, ‘Empire,’ a Funyons commercial and more
Quinn and the DCEO spent $27M on ‘Transformers’ movies, ‘Empire,’ a Funyons commercial and more
Gov. Bruce Rauner ordered Cinespace Chicago Film Studios to pay back their most recent $10 million grant, but further action is necessary to stamp out cronyism in Illinois.
Hey, Chicago’s next mayor: Cut the red tape and help all entrepreneurs thrive
Hey, Chicago’s next mayor: Cut the red tape and help all entrepreneurs thrive
City leaders should open the floodgates of opportunity for small businesses in Chicago.