IRS: Illinois led nation in rate of income loss in 2023

By Bryce Hill

04/22/2026

The state lost a bigger share per resident moving out than anywhere else in the country, according to IRS data.

Manufacturing layoffs drive Illinois job cuts in February

By Josh Bandoch

03/17/2026

Virtually all of over 1,900 health care workers will get the opportunity to join a new employer.

Illinois lawmakers considering statewide bag tax

By Benjamin Hines

03/04/2026

Illinoisans would pay a new bag tax under a proposed bill in Springfield. The tax would only deepen concerns that the state keeps increasing the cost burden.

Illinois on track to lose another congressional seat

By Lilly Rossi

02/12/2026

Illinois is on pace to lose a seat in Congress based on new census data. International immigration and interstate migration are driving those projections.

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

By Ravi Mishra, Tom Demmer

02/12/2026

Pro-growth policies and fiscal responsibility can ensure Illinois’ long-term budget health. Here’s how state leaders can do it.

5 ways state law empowers the Chicago Teachers Union and how it can change

By Gerrin Alexander

02/10/2026

The union's extraordinary power in Chicago is propped up by actions in Springfield.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes

By Brad Weisenstein

02/04/2026

Illinoisans pay the third-highest gas taxes in the nation at nearly $0.85 per gallon. California leads and Michigan edged into the No. 2 spot.

TAGS: gas tax

44K international migrants offset 40K Illinoisans leaving last year

By Bryce Hill

01/27/2026

Illinois’ population grew by 16,108 in 2025 thanks to an influx of people migrating from other countries. But Illinoisans moving away offset most of that gain.

TAGS: outmigration, population

Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development

By Josh Bandoch

01/26/2026

Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 3 nationally.

Illinois state lawmakers boost their own pay

By Lilly Rossi

01/19/2026

Taxpayers usually get told what raise they will receive. They also get told what raises they will give: to state lawmakers, and by those same lawmakers.

California

IRS: Illinois led nation in rate of income loss in 2023

Manufacturing layoffs drive Illinois job cuts in February

Illinois lawmakers considering statewide bag tax

Illinois on track to lose another congressional seat

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

5 ways state law empowers the Chicago Teachers Union and how it can change

Illinois No. 3 in U.S. for high gas taxes

44K international migrants offset 40K Illinoisans leaving last year

Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development

Illinois state lawmakers boost their own pay

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Report Archive

Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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