Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund invested in now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank

By Bryce Hill, Justin Carlson

03/15/2023

Financial reports show IMRF held nearly $8.6 million worth of SVB Financial Group Stock at the end of 2021.

TAGS: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Illinois pension system, Silicon Valley Bank

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.

TAGS: Amendment 1

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

Busting 3 myths in the ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ ads

By Mailee Smith

11/02/2022

Down to the wire, and three myths are still being pushed by 'Workers' Rights Amendment' advocates. Affects all workers? False. Other states do it? False. Won't increase property taxes? False.

TAGS: workers rights amendment

Illinois’ business climate in decline since 2018, as most neighbors improve

By Dylan Sharkey

10/26/2022

During the past five years, Illinois’ business tax climate has gotten worse while all neighboring states improved or held steady. Six companies this year said they are relocating, and the exodus may not be over.

TAGS: State Business Tax Climate Index

Illinois unemployment rate is worst in U.S.

By Justin Carlson

10/25/2022

Illinois added 14,900 jobs in September, but its unemployment rate was the highest in the nation. Inflation and growing recession fears could hit the state harder than most.

Report card: How’s Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker done in 4 years?

By Patrick Andriesen, Dylan Sharkey

10/17/2022

A review of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s term in Illinois’ highest office examines his track record beyond the campaign rhetoric. The second and final gubernatorial debate with opponent Darren Bailey is Oct. 18.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

Top 3 myths told by Amendment 1 proponents

By Mailee Smith

10/10/2022

Proponents of Amendment 1 claim it applies to all workers, mimics other state constitutions and would help the economy. Wrong. Wrong. And wrong.

TAGS: Amendment 1, workers rights

Tyson Foods 6th company to leave Illinois in 2022

By Dylan Sharkey

10/06/2022

Tyson Foods is relocating 500 employees from Chicago and Downers Grove offices to the corporate headquarters in Arkansas. The meat processor is the sixth company to leave Illinois this year.

TAGS: Chicago, Tyson Foods

Crypto exchange FTX moving U.S. headquarters out of Illinois

By Dylan Sharkey

09/29/2022

FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried announced the cryptocurrency exchange is moving its U.S. headquarters to Miami. It’s the fifth major company to relocate its headquarters out of Illinois this year.

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Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund invested in now-collapsed Silicon Valley Bank

5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1

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

Busting 3 myths in the ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ ads

Illinois’ business climate in decline since 2018, as most neighbors improve

Illinois unemployment rate is worst in U.S.

Report card: How’s Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker done in 4 years?

Top 3 myths told by Amendment 1 proponents

Tyson Foods 6th company to leave Illinois in 2022

Crypto exchange FTX moving U.S. headquarters out of Illinois

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