Illinois adds 4,100 jobs in August, slowing significantly

By Justin Carlson

09/16/2022

Illinois saw a significant slowdown in employment growth during August. The state is still missing 80,700 jobs from the pandemic.

Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power

By Joe Tabor

09/14/2022

For 52 years the Illinois Constitution’s pension protection clause has locked the state into retirement promises it cannot afford. Amendment 1 could do the same for government union demands, handing taxpayers the bill.

TAGS: government unions, pensions

Property tax calculator: How much will Amendment 1 cost you?

By Bryce Hill

09/13/2022

See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes if the first question atop Illinois’ ballot passes Nov. 8.

TAGS: Amendment 1

Fact check: Amendment 1 boosts taxes, not economy

By Dylan Sharkey

09/09/2022

A new ad funded by government unions is claiming Amendment 1 would boost wages and the economy without any numbers to back it up or mention of the property tax hikes to come.

TAGS: Amendment 1

9% of Illinois government workers quit unions as more dues spent on politics

By Mailee Smith

08/31/2022

Illinois government unions admit spending very little on representing workers – the core purpose of a union. Maybe that’s why so many government workers are leaving the unions. Now government union bosses want taxpayers to pay for union failures.

TAGS: government unions

Portillo’s expanding in states with better economies than Illinois

By Dylan Sharkey

08/29/2022

Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo said the Illinois-based chain is looking to expand in states more friendly to businesses.

TAGS: economy, jobs

Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide

By Mailee Smith, Bryce Hill

08/26/2022

The so-called “Workers’ Rights Amendment” would lead to substantial tax increases for working Illinoisans and small business owners.

TAGS: Amendment 1, workers rights amendment

Only 1 Illinois metro area has recovered COVID-19 job losses

By Bryce Hill

08/26/2022

Illinois’ lagging pandemic recovery continued across its cities in July. Only 1 metropolitan area has recovered from the pandemic.

TAGS: employment, jobs, unemployment

Fact check: Working Illinois families pay more under Pritzker

By Dylan Sharkey

08/26/2022

Gov J.B. Pritzker is on a bus tour celebrating his accomplishments for working families in Illinois. Accomplishment No. 1: Working families have paid more than $4,000 in additional taxes since Pritzker took office.

TAGS: Amendment 1, JB Pritzker, property taxes

Illinois unemployment rate is third-highest in the nation, highest in Midwest

By Bryce Hill

08/19/2022

Illinois stands as one of the states with the most to gain – and lose – as the national economy continues to surpass job growth expectations.

TAGS: economic recovery, jobs

Constitution of Illinois

Illinois adds 4,100 jobs in August, slowing significantly

Illinois’ public pension mess shows threat of unchecked government union power

Property tax calculator: How much will Amendment 1 cost you?

Fact check: Amendment 1 boosts taxes, not economy

9% of Illinois government workers quit unions as more dues spent on politics

Portillo’s expanding in states with better economies than Illinois

Get the facts: Amendment 1 study guide

Only 1 Illinois metro area has recovered COVID-19 job losses

Fact check: Working Illinois families pay more under Pritzker

Illinois unemployment rate is third-highest in the nation, highest in Midwest

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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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