Jackie Jackson: Kilwins
Jackie Jackson: Kilwins
"We’re very hurt, we’re disappointed and we’re frustrated with what has happened with the city. We don’t want to pack up and leave. We have too much invested."
Pritzker could have saved nearly 32,000 jobs during COVID-19 downturn
Pritzker could have saved nearly 32,000 jobs during COVID-19 downturn
Illinois is the largest state without a short-time compensation plan, increasing the chances nearly 32,000 job losses will be permanent.
Craig Richardson: Batter & Berries
Craig Richardson: Batter & Berries
"Taxes are tough. If we could get a tax break, that would help a lot. I know it’s difficult, but I want our legislators to understand that jobs are not dispensable."
Illinois’ economy likely shrank by $86 billion during Q2, national data suggests
Illinois’ economy likely shrank by $86 billion during Q2, national data suggests
Data published last week by the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that U.S. gross domestic product shrank at an annualized rate of -32.9% during the second quarter.
Illinois’ COVID-19 jobs rebound is among nation’s weakest
Illinois’ COVID-19 jobs rebound is among nation’s weakest
Most other states have recouped more of their February-April job losses from the pandemic shutdowns than Illinois.
Illinois moms take brunt of COVID-19 unemployment
Illinois moms take brunt of COVID-19 unemployment
COVID-19 and associated government lockdowns disproportionately harmed women with children at home.
Illinois workers remain idle despite national rebound
Illinois workers remain idle despite national rebound
The state and most of its urban areas are failing to get residents back to work at rates matching the national average.
Illinois at risk of losing leisure and hospitality job gains as Chicago reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois at risk of losing leisure and hospitality job gains as Chicago reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
Illinois’ leisure and hospitality sector has added 94,200 jobs since April, but remains down 223,200 jobs since February.
Illinois worst among Midwest, neighbor states for unemployed staying idle
Illinois worst among Midwest, neighbor states for unemployed staying idle
Continued unemployment claims in Illinois remain virtually unchanged since mid-April. Other states are getting back to work.
Illinois still logs nearly 38,000 unemployment claims as Pritzker replaces employment chief
Illinois still logs nearly 38,000 unemployment claims as Pritzker replaces employment chief
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has been under fire throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as millions waited for unemployment relief.
Illinois has worst youth employment in Midwest, biggest drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois has worst youth employment in Midwest, biggest drop amid COVID-19 pandemic
With small businesses and seasonal attractions closed, most of Illinois’ youth find themselves spending a summer without a job. COVID-19 isn’t the only reason, however.
Who in Illinois received PPP loans?
Who in Illinois received PPP loans?
27,412 loans for at least $150K were made in Illinois through the Payroll Protection Program. See who got what.
Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
Ramon Gladney: Got U Faded Barber Shop
"I try to build rapport and relationship with all my clients. They would see each other at the shop and now we sort of have a networking system shattered."
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
As many as 21,700 restaurants could close permanently from COVID-19 economic fallout
The most optimistic forecast shows 20% of Illinois’ food service business closures will be permanent. But up to 85% of restaurants expect to close permanently.