To keep a family from homelessness, Illinoisans give
To keep a family from homelessness, Illinoisans give
The Goodwins’ cry for help was met with overwhelming kindness.
Wage difference: Illinois is a hub for white-collar jobs, but blue-collar workers are better off in Indiana
Wage difference: Illinois is a hub for white-collar jobs, but blue-collar workers are better off in Indiana
Recent federal jobs data show that white-collar professionals are more numerous and earn more money in Illinois than in Indiana, but that Indiana, a Right-to-Work state, has more and better-paying jobs for blue-collar workers than does Illinois, which has forced unionization.
Illinois taxes are not low when entire picture is seen
Illinois taxes are not low when entire picture is seen
In her recent opinion piece, Innovation Illinois’ Elizabeth Austin misrepresented the facts in order to claim Illinoisans don’t pay high taxes: “My View: Illinois OK when right tax info is compared.” As the state budget battle wages on, it’s important for taxpayers to be armed with accurate information. Austin claimed that so far in the...
Front lines of a broken state
Front lines of a broken state
What happens to a family that can’t afford to leave Illinois?
Illinois politician proposes heavy regulations for fantasy sports
Illinois politician proposes heavy regulations for fantasy sports
HB 4323 would impose onerous rules and restrictions on fantasy-sports operations.
Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far
Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far
A new study reveals that Illinois has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the Midwest and the seventh highest in the United States.
Front lines of a broken state
Front lines of a broken state
What happens to a family that can’t afford to leave Illinois?
Watch: Chicago cops impound Lyft car for picking up passenger near O’Hare
Watch: Chicago cops impound Lyft car for picking up passenger near O’Hare
Besides what appears to be retaliation against a citizen for exercising his First Amendment rights, the incident reveals the absurdity of Chicago’s ban on airport pickups for popular services such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar.
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois’ 17-year jobs depression
Illinois has no more jobs in 2015 than it had in 1998.
Illinois would have 84,000 more manufacturing jobs had it kept up with neighboring states
Illinois would have 84,000 more manufacturing jobs had it kept up with neighboring states
Illinois’ manufacturing sector’s recovery from the Great Recession has lagged behind the recoveries of nearby states, demonstrating the need for bold, pro-growth reforms to set Illinois back on the path to success.
Alex Perry
Alex Perry
“I can tell you with confidence that 100 percent of our clients think it’s the most ridiculous process they’ve ever gone through. It’s been four months and the project behind me still isn’t approved by the city. “I love everything about our shop. We’re proud of what we do. But the worst part of my...
Chicago aldermen move to shackle rideshare drivers with licensing scheme
Chicago aldermen move to shackle rideshare drivers with licensing scheme
As companies such as Uber fight to bring driving jobs to underserved neighborhoods, City Council wants to require expensive licensing in exchange for access to customers at airports.
Jim Evans
Jim Evans
“I’ve lived in Chicago for 38 years, and what I love about driving for UberX is I meet a cross-section of all types of people. I’m discovering new areas of the city. And putting restrictions on it is basically going to eliminate the extra income people are relying on – I’m relying on it. “Why...
Illinois’ September 2015 jobs report: Businesses lay off thousands of blue-collar workers
Illinois’ September 2015 jobs report: Businesses lay off thousands of blue-collar workers
Illinois continues to shed jobs and underperform economically compared to its Midwestern neighbors, according to new federal and state reports.