Illinois’ jobs crisis has led to a dependency crisis.

But Chicago’s minimum-wage hike is a stopgap for jobs.

Had Illinois managed the recession and recovery on par with the rest of the U.S., there would be an additional 300,000 Illinoisans working today, and an additional 220,000 payroll jobs.

More and more households becoming dependent on food stamps reveals the true impact of Illinois’ sputtering economy.

Over the last 15 years, Illinois has lost a net of 282,827 people and more than $14 billion in annual income to zero-income-tax states.

Illinois is now down 138,200 total payroll jobs in the recession era, the second-worst recovery of any state.

The Illinois General Assembly is currently considering a dramatic increase in the state’s minimum wage.

Illinoisans should only be taxed when they spend their money, not when they earn it.

Regulation doesn’t guarantee safety or quality; competition does.

Some sectors of Illinois' economy have recovered completely, while others remain dramatically below pre recession levels.