Border wars continue: Another Illinois manufacturer takes 500 well-paying jobs to Indiana
Border wars continue: Another Illinois manufacturer takes 500 well-paying jobs to Indiana
Policy pain points continue to kill blue-collar jobs in Illinois.
Quote of the day, July 8
Quote of the day, July 8
Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget
Cook County judge rules some state workers get minimum wage in absence of budget
Figuring out who qualifies for the payments will be a logistical nightmare, according to the state comptroller’s office.
June brings warnings of 1,400 layoffs in Illinois
June brings warnings of 1,400 layoffs in Illinois
Janitorial, food-service and coal jobs are among the casualties of mass layoffs in June.
Illinois’ manufacturing workers take home lowest pay in the Midwest
Illinois’ manufacturing workers take home lowest pay in the Midwest
The state’s beleaguered manufacturing sector is hurting worker interests.
Quote of the day, July 7
Quote of the day, July 7
Budget deal should include repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders
Budget deal should include repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders
Illinois’ death tax, corporate franchise tax and LLC fees cause disproportionate economic harm compared to how much tax revenue they generate.
Quote of the day, July 5
Quote of the day, July 5
Quote of the day, July 4
Quote of the day, July 4
Rauner vetoes raises for state lawmakers
Rauner vetoes raises for state lawmakers
Like so many Illinoisans working in a stagnant state economy, state lawmakers will not receive pay raises this year. But House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton will still receive bonuses in excess of $25,000.
Quote of the day, July 3
Quote of the day, July 3
Leaving children alone can come with lifelong consequences for Illinois families
Leaving children alone can come with lifelong consequences for Illinois families
One story shows how poorly written laws can cost responsible parents their livelihoods.
Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois
Speeding ticket can cost you more than $900 in Illinois
True ticket costs are hard to stomach in many Illinois cities.
Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks
Yes, Illinois still bans fireworks
The Land of Lincoln is one of only seven states to impose harsh restrictions on the sale and possession of fireworks.