Breaking down the overall high cost and regulatory burden borne by businesses.

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.

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

The central assertion is that Lisa Madigan is refusing to put up an obvious and easily supported defense on behalf of taxpayers.

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

Illinois’ manufacturing sector’s recovery from the Great Recession has lagged behind the recoveries of nearby states, demonstrating the need for bold, pro-growth reforms to set Illinois back on the path to success.

Manufacturing workers continue to receive pink slips in Illinois.

Illinois’ dismal business climate continues to inhibit jobs growth, especially in manufacturing, as the state put 25 people on food stamps for every factory job created during the recovery from the Great Recession.

Caterpillar plans to cut 10,000 jobs and close 20 manufacturing facilities to save $1.5 billion annually.