Illinois ranks as the top pumpkin producer in the country, which isn’t much of a consolation given the state’s poor performance in almost every economic category.

The divergence between professional and blue-collar work continued in September, and a shrinking workforce coincided with steady seasonal out-migration.

New poll indicates that younger workers want to flee the state the most, and Illinois’ high-tax, anti-growth policies are encouraging them to do so.

Needless licensing requirements are killing job opportunities, especially for lower-income Illinoisans.

The artificial sweetener manufacturer will lay off 89 workers and move out of state.

September WARN report shows 790 mass layoffs, including 128 in manufacturing.

Illinois lawmakers should support a statewide law that limits government business regulations to only those necessary and carefully tailored to serve a legitimate public health, safety or welfare purpose.

The Land of Lincoln’s unfriendly climate for manufacturers has weakened Illinois cities, discouraged investment and made the state uncompetitive in the region.

Motorola is expected to cut hundreds of workers from its Chicago operations.