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March’s numbers mark three consecutive months of jobs growth in the state.
Today, the Chicago Teachers Union is staging a one-day “strike” to pressure Chicago Public Schools officials into meeting its contract demands.
Ex-offenders who have jobs within a year after release are dramatically less likely to end up back behind bars.
When Chicago City Council overturned the ban on food carts last Fall, it was a big step in the right direction. But what happens now? Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins, joined WVON-AM to discuss.
The biggest hurdle may have been cleared when food carts were legalized in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean the city is making it easy for them to operate. Overly burdensome regulation and licensing continue to cause headaches for street vendors. Our Managing Editor, Hilary Gowins, joined WGN-AM to discuss.
Illinois’ labor force has been expanding, but the state's economy has not been producing enough work opportunities for those entering the workforce.
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Illinois Policy Institute spokespeople available for interviews