Madigan wrong again: Workers’ compensation is a direct budget issue
Madigan wrong again: Workers’ compensation is a direct budget issue
Reforming Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws could save state and local governments hundreds of millions of dollars per year.
By Michael Lucci
Illinois brain drain symptom of a larger problem
Illinois brain drain symptom of a larger problem
As adults are migrating to states with better business climates, so too are new high school graduates.
By Scott Reeder
Illinois is losing taxpayers from every income bracket and age group
Illinois is losing taxpayers from every income bracket and age group
Newly released IRS migration data reveal that high-income earners and prime working-age residents left Illinois in record numbers in 2011 and 2012.
By Michael Lucci
Caterpillar lays off 300 Illinois workers
Caterpillar lays off 300 Illinois workers
The layoffs come amid a dismal manufacturing climate in the Land of Lincoln.
By Austin Berg
IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet
IRS data reveal 2012 was Illinois’ worst year of taxpayer and wealth migration yet
Newly released data from the IRS reveal that in 2012, Illinois lost more taxpayers and taxpayer wealth to a greater number of states than ever before.
By Michael Lucci
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
July jobs report shows government employment up, manufacturing down in Illinois
State jobs data shows Illinois had a net gain of 1,900 payroll jobs in July, driven by an increase in government employment.
By Michael Lucci
Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana
Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana
The Land of Lincoln continues to send well-paying jobs to the friendlier business climate next door.
By Austin Berg
Rauner signs bill aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses
Rauner signs bill aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses
The new law encourages state agencies to weed out rules and regulations that hurt Illinois' entrepreneurs.
By Heather Weiner
Walgreens to cut 270 jobs in Illinois
Walgreens to cut 270 jobs in Illinois
Walgreens’ 270-person layoffs are the latest in a series of corporate job losses in Illinois.
By Amy Korte
Income of out-migrants from Illinois jumped by $8,000 in first year of 2011 income-tax hike
Income of out-migrants from Illinois jumped by $8,000 in first year of 2011 income-tax hike
Illinois’ tax hikes and anti-growth regulatory environment drive away taxpayers and businesses
By Michael Lucci
Motorola Mobility to cut 500 jobs in Chicago
Motorola Mobility to cut 500 jobs in Chicago
Motorola Mobility’s layoffs will leave 500 Chicago workers without jobs in a state that impedes economic growth.
By Michael Lucci
Manufacturer moves out of Madigan’s backyard, cites unfriendly business climate
Manufacturer moves out of Madigan’s backyard, cites unfriendly business climate
Illinois’ middle class is crumbling under the weight of the state’s political and legal classes.
By Austin Berg
Kraft Heinz to cut 700 jobs at Illinois headquarters
Kraft Heinz to cut 700 jobs at Illinois headquarters
On Aug. 12, The Kraft Heinz Co. announced plans to lay off 700 employees at Kraft’s Northfield, Illinois, headquarters.
By Amy Korte
Illinois DCEO gives Amazon tax credits worth $10 million
Illinois DCEO gives Amazon tax credits worth $10 million
With special tax breaks for Amazon, Illinois resorts to sweetheart deals to overcome the effects of the state’s anti-growth policies, leaving smaller businesses to shoulder the full tax and regulatory burden.
By Hilary Gowins