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Neighborhood block clubs connect thousands of Chicagoans to jobs

Research found city permitting and licensing hinder block club employment opportunities

July 1 pause in gas tax increase will save Illinois drivers just $3.18

Among new laws taking effect are a Chicago minimum wage increase and driver’s licensing changes for seniors

Lincoln Poll: Illinoisans cite high taxes and the economy as biggest concerns

More than half of Illinois voters said they would flee the state if they could.

Gov. Pritzker can create new pathway to beauty careers by signing apprenticeship bill

Illinois is one of only five states without beauty apprenticeships for barbers, cosmetologists, nail technicians and hair braiders

Illinois’ record-high budget cost residents, businesses over $800 million in new taxes

The states’ $55.9 billion budget also raises lawmaker pay and temporarily suspends the state’s upcoming gas tax increase

What to watch: Tax hikes probable as Illinois nears May 31 budget deadline

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss looming tax hikes, budget gimmicks and revenue shortfalls

TODAY: Chicago Teachers Union members to vote on $800 dues hike, banning member lawsuits

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment

Over 22,000 Illinois small businesses could face over 50% tax rate under proposed ‘millionaires tax’

Illinois lost more of its income to outmigration than any other state in 2023

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