Illinois’ labor-participation rate lowest since 1970s
Illinois’ labor-participation rate lowest since 1970s
Illinois lags the rest of the Midwest in recovering from the recession.
Illinois employers announce 1,044 layoffs in August
Illinois employers announce 1,044 layoffs in August
August records summer-high job losses, including 495 in manufacturing.
Happy Lobster Truck
Happy Lobster Truck
“Talk about a dream come true. I started this business and I started it with my best friends. There’s a lot of pride in building something together. We all grew up in the suburbs and live in Chicago now. We knew we wanted to start this here because it’s our home and doing it for...
Despite budget impasse, state government, health care and social services employment grow
Despite budget impasse, state government, health care and social services employment grow
Government jobs growth continues while Illinois’ private sector suffers from burdensome taxes and regulations.
Caterpillar announces 300 layoffs at Mossville facility
Caterpillar announces 300 layoffs at Mossville facility
The manufacturing company plans to reduce operations in Illinois.
Frankie Abate
Frankie Abate
“I’ve been in the kitchen my whole life. Never finished college. Almost everybody out here is going all-in on on their truck. Make it or die. Nine out of 10 trucks out here are putting every dollar they have into their business … At the end of the day it’s about more than the food....
Gabe Wiesen
Gabe Wiesen
“Our dream is to make people happy, provide jobs and earn an honest living while serving great food. Same dream of any restaurant owner.” Gabe Wiesen Beavers Donuts
Illinois death tax hits family farms where it hurts
Illinois death tax hits family farms where it hurts
Illinois’ estate tax only generates about $300 million in revenue, while potentially costing the state more than $1.5 billion in annual GDP growth.
David Johnston
David Johnston
“It’s so frustrating. We’re out here making money for the city but they make it really difficult. We’re a small business, man. Food truck people are people too. We’re not monsters. “When you’re dealing with thousands of restaurants and only a handful of food trucks, it’s tough. And the mindset of all of these rules...
Hubert Powell
Hubert Powell
“I’ve had this truck for four years. But we get tickets every week. And that’s not a good feeling but we need to fight the fight. We have a lot of unemployed people in Chicago who need to make something of themselves in this business. “We fight because I get repeat customers every day and...
Food-stamp fraud and prevalence signs of a struggling state
Food-stamp fraud and prevalence signs of a struggling state
More than 1 in 5 Illinois households rely on food stamps to make ends meet.
Illinois lawmaker files bill to crack down on Pokémon Go
Illinois lawmaker files bill to crack down on Pokémon Go
Illinois House Bill 6601 would restrict Pokémon Go players from entering certain areas.
Illinois has highest black unemployment rate in U.S.
Illinois has highest black unemployment rate in U.S.
The Land of Lincoln’s job-killing policies are hurting minority communities increasingly hard, while black unemployment in pro-growth states remains significantly lower.
John Deere announces layoffs in Waterloo
John Deere announces layoffs in Waterloo
Deere & Co. plans to lay off 115 manufacturing workers by late September.