Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has increased more than six times the rate population has grown over the last five years.

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show Illinois’ professional and business services sector has fared better than the state’s manufacturing industry, which recorded 800 job losses in September.

Division president cites Wisconsin’s favorable business environment as chief reason for move.

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.

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.