Illinois ended 2015 down 14,500 manufacturing jobs, closing in on an all-time low for factory work

By Michael Lucci

01/11/2016

Illinois’ manufacturing job losses accelerated in 2015, while most neighboring and Great Lakes states continued to post gains in factory jobs.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment, workers compensation

New year, outta here: Another Illinois manufacturer seeks refuge in Indiana

By Austin Berg

01/08/2016

Enjoy Life Foods plans to move its lone Illinois manufacturing facility and up to 150 jobs to southern Indiana this year.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing

Illinois manufacturing continues to lag

By Mark Fitton

12/21/2015

Noting some hard numbers from November, Illinois manufacturers say they’re watching Springfield for decisions on taxes and spending as they keep battling in a worldwide marketplace. While Illinois gained a few jobs in November, they weren’t in manufacturing. Although the state added about 400 jobs in November, the unemployment rate rose 0.3 percentage points to...

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

Weak November jobs report for Illinois shows spike in unemployment

By Michael Lucci

12/18/2015

New federal data show Illinois gained only 400 jobs in November, and its unemployment rate rose to 5.7 percent.

TAGS: BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

By Michael Lucci

12/13/2015

Madigan’s economic record is one of failure, and the best he can say in his defense is that trying a new path would somehow make things worse.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment, workers compensation

If Madigan is protecting the middle class, why do blue-collar workers earn more in Indiana?

By Michael Lucci

12/07/2015

Illinois’ anti-growth policies depress middle-class wages and job opportunities.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, Mike Madigan, unemployment

How to heal Illinois’ economy: Reform permission, friction and preparation policies

By Michael Lucci

11/25/2015

Illinois can implement several reforms now to remove obstacles to starting businesses, reduce the cost and aggravation of doing business, and more effectively educate the next generation of workers.

TAGS: jobs

Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue

By Michael Lucci

11/20/2015

New federal jobs data reveal Illinois gained 14,100 jobs overall during October, but lost 1,900 manufacturing jobs during this time.

TAGS: employment, jobs, manufacturing

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

By Austin Berg

11/20/2015

Illinois continues to lose blue-collar work as other states give thanks for healthier job climates.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

Front lines of a broken state

By Austin Berg

10/30/2015

What happens to a family that can’t afford to leave Illinois?

TAGS: jobs, poverty, unemployment

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Illinois ended 2015 down 14,500 manufacturing jobs, closing in on an all-time low for factory work

New year, outta here: Another Illinois manufacturer seeks refuge in Indiana

Illinois manufacturing continues to lag

Weak November jobs report for Illinois shows spike in unemployment

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

If Madigan is protecting the middle class, why do blue-collar workers earn more in Indiana?

How to heal Illinois’ economy: Reform permission, friction and preparation policies

Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

Front lines of a broken state

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