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.

‘Millionaires tax’ would hike rate 61% on 22K Illinois small businesses

By Bryce Hill

04/21/2026

Combined state and federal taxes would take more than 50% of the top-end income for 22,000 Illinois small businesses.

Highest-earning Illinoisans fleeing state at fastest rate

By Bryce Hill

04/21/2026

Residents of all age and income groups move out, but those making over $200,000 lead the departures.

TAGS: outmigration

IRS: Illinois lost $6 billion to outmigration in 2023

By Bryce Hill

04/21/2026

A net of nearly 56,000 people and $6 billion in income left the state in 2023, according to IRS data.

TAGS: outmigration

Illinois income growth lags U.S. under Pritzker

By Ravi Mishra

04/21/2026

State residents earn more than they did in 2019 but are falling behind the rest of the country while the tax burden drives out businesses.

TAGS: JB Pritzker

4/20: How Illinois spends marijuana money

By Dylan Sharkey

04/20/2026

The state’s cannabis taxes likely tempt residents to make purchases in neighboring Missouri, which has one of the lowest rates in the country.

Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses

By Benjamin Hines

04/17/2026

Despite reforms, litigation continues over the country’s toughest such law.

Polls are clear: Voters want donated education money

By Lilly Rossi

04/16/2026

A federal scholarship program is popular among voters in Illinois and nationwide. Gov. J.B. Pritzker should opt in so Illinois students aren’t left behind.

Illinois posted slow job growth last year

By Josh Bandoch

04/16/2026

The state’s unemployment rate is near the top nationwide

March mass layoffs hit Cook County hardest

By Josh Bandoch

04/14/2026

Nearly 1,100 cuts were reported statewide in a range of industries.

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

‘Millionaires tax’ would hike rate 61% on 22K Illinois small businesses

Highest-earning Illinoisans fleeing state at fastest rate

IRS: Illinois lost $6 billion to outmigration in 2023

Illinois income growth lags U.S. under Pritzker

4/20: How Illinois spends marijuana money

Illinois biometric data law a threat to businesses

Polls are clear: Voters want donated education money

Illinois posted slow job growth last year

March mass layoffs hit Cook County hardest

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