Land of leaving: Moving companies rank Illinois No. 1 for outbound vans
Land of leaving: Moving companies rank Illinois No. 1 for outbound vans
Studies from two moving companies list Illinois as the top “outbound state” for 2017.
Forgotten Illinois 2017: Stories from across the state
Forgotten Illinois 2017: Stories from across the state
We're traveling the state to talk to Illinoisans prone to being overlooked.
Zane Peterson
Zane Peterson
“I think there is quite a bit of opportunity still in downstate Illinois. Building relationships has been the No. 1 thing about being here. “When I was in school I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual [in] downtown [Chicago] and that was kind of appealing, but at that point in time I was already forming a business...
Corey Walker
Corey Walker
“My grandfather moved up here for employment. Wagner Castings, back in the ‘60s, was hiring African-Americans in record numbers. “My dad started his business in 1981. I took over 18 years ago now. “He was a very successful African-American business owner. All my life. “That was a time when money was plentiful. Everybody was working....
Illinois losing 1 resident every 4.6 minutes to other states
Illinois losing 1 resident every 4.6 minutes to other states
Heavy losses of Illinoisans to other states have caused the Land of Lincoln to shrink for four consecutive years.
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November, continues to lag national economy
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November, continues to lag national economy
The Land of Lincoln is experiencing weak employment growth and a workforce dropout problem.
Ill-timed computer glitch causes drop in Illinois food stamp rolls
Ill-timed computer glitch causes drop in Illinois food stamp rolls
Some SNAP-dependent households saw their benefits disappear this holiday season.
Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees
Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees
Reducing barriers to entry for small businesses is a crucial step toward spurring economic growth in Illinois.
Stocking full of coal: Illinois shrinkage poses major problems
Stocking full of coal: Illinois shrinkage poses major problems
The continuing erosion of Illinois’ tax base is the state’s most pressing budget problem.
What’s dragging down Illinois’ economy?
What’s dragging down Illinois’ economy?
Illinois would have seen above-average growth if the state’s workforce had simply grown on par with the rest of the U.S. economy. Instead, poor policy choices have made the state an economic laggard. Illinois’ slow expansion is likely a product of investment-killing tax hikes.
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th-largest state to Pennsylvania
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th-largest state to Pennsylvania
Census data released Dec. 20 show the Land of Lincoln is no longer the fifth-largest state in the U.S.
Workers’ comp costs hit Illinois’ blue-collar industries
Workers’ comp costs hit Illinois’ blue-collar industries
Exorbitant workers’ comp costs punish small businesses and send employers dashing to Illinois’ neighboring states.
Madigan’s alderman moves to squash Airbnb near Midway Airport
Madigan’s alderman moves to squash Airbnb near Midway Airport
Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn is attempting to squeeze out home-sharing in the 13th Ward.
Forgotten Illinois: Aurora
Forgotten Illinois: Aurora
Two sides, one city.