Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is acting like the 2028 Democratic candidate for president. But what does Pritzker’s Illinois resume say about his leadership?

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Small businesses create virtually all new Illinois jobs

By Bryce Hill

11/26/2025

Small Business Saturday gives Illinoisans another reason to be thankful: these businesses have been the sole job creators since 2020.

Illinois adds 20,300 jobs in a year, but 301,000 seek work in July

By Ravi Mishra, Jon Josko

08/20/2025

Illinois continues to be one of the slowest growing economies in the nation, ranking 46th in post-pandemic job recovery and adding just 20,300 jobs in the past year. Unemployment remained above the national average.

Businesses moving out of Illinois triples since pandemic

By Bryce Hill

08/12/2025

Illinois lost 218 businesses to other states in 2023, part of an acceleration to triple the rate of what losses were before the pandemic. When adjusted for population, Illinois ranked No. 2 for the most business losses.

Illinois’ unemployment rank hits 12th in U.S.: best since pandemic

By Jack Knorr

07/25/2025

Illinois was No. 12 in the U.S. for its June unemployment rate. It’s not been ranked that low since before the pandemic. Still, the state trails the national average thanks to anemic private-sector growth.

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Illinois adds 21,200 jobs, but trails most neighboring states in growth

By Jack Knorr

07/01/2025

Despite Illinois experiencing job growth in some sectors, it remains one of the states with the highest unemployment rates. It’s been that way for 66 of the 77 months J.B. Pritzker has been governor thanks to high taxes and too much state spending.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

Illinois posted slow job growth last year

Illinois at near record-low union membership in 2025

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Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development

How Illinois has changed under Pritzker

Small businesses create virtually all new Illinois jobs

Illinois adds 20,300 jobs in a year, but 301,000 seek work in July

Businesses moving out of Illinois triples since pandemic

Illinois’ unemployment rank hits 12th in U.S.: best since pandemic

Illinois adds 21,200 jobs, but trails most neighboring states in growth

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students