Illinois’ second minimum wage increase this year is part of a plan to hit $15 an hour in 2025. Small businesses face tough decisions on cutting staff or raising prices.

New census data reveals that for a second year, all 10 metro areas based primarily in Illinois experienced population decline.

New Census data reveal that for the first time on record, all 10 metro areas based primarily in Illinois experienced population decline.

Following $3.7 million in EDGE tax credits Illinois awarded the company last year, Flex-N-Gate is set to receive a $1.2 million tax break to boost its Danville workforce.

Illinois’ metro areas added 11,300 jobs in February, while only one metro area lost jobs over the month. Despite strong employment growth from metro areas in February, Illinois is still far behind U.S. growth over the last 12 months.

New state data shed a light on weak economic growth in metro areas across Illinois.

Illinois’ tepid jobs growth has come disproportionately in the Chicago area.