The divergence between professional and blue-collar work continued in September, and a shrinking workforce coincided with steady seasonal out-migration.
Chicagoans’ strong demand for one-way moves to Houston, Texas, and to Naples, Fla., is driving up moving-truck rental costs.
“I lived in Illinois my entire life until April of this year. My wife and I moved to Cypress, Texas, outside of Houston. I’m back in Chicago for a conference. I was paying $12,000 a year in property taxes in Highland Park. As soon as I had to get a property tax attorney a light bulb...
New poll indicates that younger workers want to flee the state the most, and Illinois’ high-tax, anti-growth policies are encouraging them to do so.
Nearly half of respondents said they would like to leave the state, including almost two-thirds of millennials.
Needless licensing requirements are killing job opportunities, especially for lower-income Illinoisans.
The artificial sweetener manufacturer will lay off 89 workers and move out of state.
Granting favors to politicians is the cost of doing business for sports team owners in Chicago.
September WARN report shows 790 mass layoffs, including 128 in manufacturing.
“I’m against buying anything in Chicago. I wouldn’t want property. You basically have to pay a mortgage and pay rent still, because of the taxes.” Craig Alexander Hero Coffee Bar
Illinois lawmakers should support a statewide law that limits government business regulations to only those necessary and carefully tailored to serve a legitimate public health, safety or welfare purpose.
The Land of Lincoln’s unfriendly climate for manufacturers has weakened Illinois cities, discouraged investment and made the state uncompetitive in the region.
Motorola is expected to cut hundreds of workers from its Chicago operations.
Policy reforms in Indiana have led to significant jobs growth, but lawmakers in the Land of Lincoln haven’t taken note.