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Monthly jobs tracker: over 300,000 prime working-age Illinoisans still unemployed

Chicago also saw among the worst growth in new home construction of large metro areas

Illinois’ children are now safe to sell lemonade without fear of government intervention.

4.7 million voting-age Illinoisans had no choice in their state representative in an average election year, showing need for more competitive Statehouse races

Illinoisans to see increased gas taxes for the third year in a row

As Illinois fully reopened for business with Phase 5 yesterday, the state’s economy had significantly fewer businesses than prior to the pandemic.

Illinois Policy Institute experts say lawmakers must pursue additional anti-corruption measures

 Pending a motion to reconsider the vote from Senate President Don Harmon, the Illinois General Assembly passed a $42.3 billion Fiscal Year 2022 budget in an early morning special session after the legislative deadline.

Monthly jobs tracker: Illinois gained only 300 jobs in April

MEDIA AVAILABILITY from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTEMEDIA CONTACT: Melanie Krakauer (312) 607-4977  What to watch: Lawmakers to tackle Illinois finances, ethics and more Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss upcoming issues during legislative session SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 20, 2021) – With less than two weeks left in the legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly must tackle a…