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What to know: CTU rejects returning to the classroom today

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment on possible CTU strike

Down 423,300 jobs, 2020 marks worst year for jobs in Illinois history

Monthly jobs tracker: Illinois lost nearly 200,000 hospitality jobs in 2020

Statement on new Illinois House speaker

PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE MEDIA CONTACT: Melanie Krakauer (312) 607-4977 Statement on new Illinois House speaker SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Jan. 13, 2021) – State Rep. Chris Welch is poised to become the next Illinois House Speaker today. This marks the end of an era under House Speaker Mike Madigan, coinciding with Madigan’s 50th anniversary in...

One conviction a week: Illinois ranked most corrupt large state under Madigan

Illinois Policy Institute experts are available to comment on the House Speaker vote today

What to watch: Lawmakers return to Springfield today

Illinois Policy Institute experts available to discuss upcoming issues during legislative session

Illinois sees sharpest drop in population since World War II

New Census data show Illinois is the only state in the nation to see worsening population loss for seven straight years.

Illinois’ leisure and hospitality industry suffers second-worst month ever

Monthly jobs report: Illinois lost 20,000 jobs in November

Nearly $1 of every gallon of gas in Chicago goes to taxes and fees

Chicago drivers face third gas tax increase in 18 months

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