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

Illinois employers warn of 2,600 layoffs in coming months

By Austin Berg

12/11/2015

A state report shows plans for more layoffs amid an already difficult jobs climate in Illinois, especially for blue-collar workers.

TAGS: manufacturing

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

John Deere announces Illinois layoffs

By Austin Berg

11/30/2015

The Illinois stalwart is cutting hundreds of jobs in the midst of the state’s worst-in-the-Midwest manufacturing climate.

TAGS: manufacturing, unemployment

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

Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region

By Michael Lucci

11/16/2015

Although Illinois’ top earners make more than most of their regional counterparts, Illinois’ bottom quarter of earners have the lowest wages in the Midwest

TAGS: manufacturing, workers compensation

Ford set to invest $1.1B in Chicago-area plants

By Austin Berg

11/12/2015

While thousands of Chicago-area Ford employees rejoice over news of long-term stability, many more Illinois manufacturing workers face joblessness.

TAGS: employment, manufacturing

Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far

By Michael Lucci

10/29/2015

A new study reveals that Illinois has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the Midwest and the seventh highest in the United States.

TAGS: manufacturing, workers compensation

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Weak November jobs report for Illinois shows spike in unemployment

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

Illinois employers warn of 2,600 layoffs in coming months

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

John Deere announces Illinois layoffs

Strong Illinois jobs report in October, but manufacturing losses continue

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region

Ford set to invest $1.1B in Chicago-area plants

Illinois still has the highest workers’ compensation costs in the region – by far

Who Lives Below the Poverty Line in Illinois? Family Structure and Education Mark the Highest Risk

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