Illinois’ comeback story starts here.

Illinois workforce grows, but job creation rate worst in the Midwest

Illinois is now down 138,200 total payroll jobs in the recession era, the second-worst recovery of any state.

Quote of the day, November 24

Days after Jersey County voters reject tax hike, school board tries again

While school districts can place sales-tax referendums on the ballot every election, once sales-tax hikes are enacted, voters can never initiate a referendum to repeal them.

By Brian Costin

Veto session week 1 recap: minimum-wage hike, mandatory caregiver training still up for grabs

Ridesharing regulations, ObamaCare exchange and extension of the 2011 tax hikes all lay dormant.

By Donovan Griffith

Honeymoon is over

Quote of the day; November 22

Court: state employees’ constitutional rights are stronger than yours

Pension recipients should not be treated as a privileged class of citizens.

70-mph speed limit fast-tracked after veto override

Contrary to Quinn, Illinois drivers are likely to get 70-mph speed limits on tollways statewide as early as Dec. 2.

By Austin Berg

The right to quit could give teachers unions their credibility back

What could be a lively debate among educators has become a dull monologue directed by entrenched union officials. Teachers unions have a lot to learn from other professional groups.

By Paul Kersey