Most Illinois metro areas add jobs in November, four await pandemic recovery

By Patrick Andriesen

12/22/2023

Nearly two-thirds of Illinois’ metro areas added jobs in November, led primarily by the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro adding 10,300 jobs since October. Four metros still have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.

Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships mostly go to Black, Hispanic students

By Mailee Smith

10/23/2023

Low-income students from across Illinois receive Invest in Kids scholarships, with the majority going to Black and Hispanic students.

TAGS: Invest in Kids

Illinois metro unemployment rates still among worst in U.S.

By Justin Carlson

06/30/2023

While most Illinois metropolitan areas saw job gains last month, unemployment rates remain higher than the U.S. rate in 11 of the state’s 13 metro areas.

Survey: Illinois 2nd in U.S. for residents leaving

By Dylan Sharkey

01/18/2023

Illinois is the second-most popular state to leave based on a survey of movers by United Van Lines. Illinois has also experienced nine straight years of population loss.

TAGS: Illinois, outmigration

Illinois metro areas’ unemployment rates among worst in U.S.

By Justin Carlson

12/16/2022

Illinois’ metro areas already face unemployment problems, with some of the nation’s worst rates. They could be hit harder by a recession than other places in the nation.

5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1

By Patrick Andriesen

11/03/2022

The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and News-Gazette all said voters should say ‘no’ to Amendment 1. They see it as giving government unions power to force higher taxes and weaker laws.

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Crain’s becomes 5th major newspaper to say vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1

By Dylan Sharkey

11/02/2022

Crain’s Chicago Business’ editorial board is endorsing a ‘no’ vote on Amendment 1. Two Crain’s columnists did so, also, because of the unchecked power it would grant government unions.

TAGS: workers rights amendment

Prominent Chicago Democrat comes out against Amendment 1

By Dylan Sharkey

10/28/2022

Former Democratic Chicago Ald. Michele Smith said she recommends a ‘no’ vote on Amendment 1. She said the Illinois Constitution doesn’t need another restriction to keep state lawmakers from fixing the state.

Nearly half of Illinois’ metropolitan areas lost jobs in August

By Justin Carlson

09/28/2022

The latest job numbers show Illinois continues struggling to recover pandemic job losses, a bad sign for its lagging economy as recession fears rise.

Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work

By Perry Zhao

09/14/2022

Inconsistent language between the teachers’ and educational support employees’ contracts highlights a two-tiered discipline system

TAGS: teachers union

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Most Illinois metro areas add jobs in November, four await pandemic recovery

Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships mostly go to Black, Hispanic students

Illinois metro unemployment rates still among worst in U.S.

Survey: Illinois 2nd in U.S. for residents leaving

Illinois metro areas’ unemployment rates among worst in U.S.

5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1

Crain’s becomes 5th major newspaper to say vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1

Prominent Chicago Democrat comes out against Amendment 1

Nearly half of Illinois’ metropolitan areas lost jobs in August

Champaign teachers union contract allows intoxicated teachers to show up for work

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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