Illinois Policy Action bills poised for passage

By Heather Weiner

05/09/2015

From criminal justice to crowdfunding, Illinois Policy Action is pushing four bills with a great shot of making it to the governor’s desk.

TAGS: criminal justice reform, crowdfunding, Illinois General Assembly, right to try

Illinois House passes nation’s most competitive crowdfunding rules

By Michael Lucci

04/17/2015

Illinois is poised to lead the crowdfunding revolution.

TAGS: crowdfunding, investment

More manufacturing losses highlight Illinois’ mixed February jobs report

By Michael Lucci

03/27/2015

Illinois still ranks last in the country for putting people back to work over the Great Recession era.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, crowdfunding, death tax, employment, Great Recession, jobs, manufacturing, right to work, workers compensation

Illinois lawmakers champion crowdfunding bill

By Michael Lucci

03/04/2015

This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

TAGS: Carol Sente, collaborative economy, crowdfunding, Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Tom Demmer

Illinois should join the crowdfunding revolution

By Michael Lucci

07/21/2014

Illinois needs to pass a law to create space for this financial innovation, allowing families to invest in local businesses through crowdfunding.

TAGS: crowdfunding, investing, Kickstarter, small business, startups