John Deere announces Illinois layoffs
John Deere announces Illinois layoffs
The Illinois stalwart is cutting hundreds of jobs in the midst of the state’s worst-in-the-Midwest manufacturing climate.
How to heal Illinois’ economy: Reform permission, friction and preparation policies
How to heal Illinois’ economy: Reform permission, friction and preparation policies
Illinois can implement several reforms now to remove obstacles to starting businesses, reduce the cost and aggravation of doing business, and more effectively educate the next generation of workers.
San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”
San Antonio admits anti-competitive food truck law is “not defensible”
The law, which is similar to Chicago’s food-truck rules, was changed when San Antonio’s city attorney advised the city’s best bet was to change its rules as opposed to going to court.
Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue
Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue
New federal jobs data reveal Illinois gained 14,100 jobs overall during October, but lost 1,900 manufacturing jobs during this time.
Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers
Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers
Illinois continues to lose blue-collar work as other states give thanks for healthier job climates.
Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region
Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region
Although Illinois’ top earners make more than most of their regional counterparts, Illinois’ bottom quarter of earners have the lowest wages in the Midwest
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued for refusing to properly defend workers’ compensation claims
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sued for refusing to properly defend workers’ compensation claims
The central assertion is that Lisa Madigan is refusing to put up an obvious and easily supported defense on behalf of taxpayers.
Ford set to invest $1.1B in Chicago-area plants
Ford set to invest $1.1B in Chicago-area plants
While thousands of Chicago-area Ford employees rejoice over news of long-term stability, many more Illinois manufacturing workers face joblessness.
Rauner ends tax breaks for companies that create no new jobs
Rauner ends tax breaks for companies that create no new jobs
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced plans to restrict tax breaks for companies for retaining existing employees – putting an end to excessive tax credits that have cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
Rauner, business and labor agree on unemployment insurance changes
Rauner, business and labor agree on unemployment insurance changes
Changes to Illinois unemployment insurance law will strengthen deterrents against fraud, abuse and negligence; eliminate a $470 million tax increase and $300 million benefit reduction.
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?