Workers’ compensation costs are killing Illinois steel.

Illinois municipalities that are tired of seeing their manufacturing base hollowed out can take action to end the exodus.

Manufacturing employment in Illinois has stagnated and even shrunk while Indiana and Michigan – neighboring Right-to-Work states – have boomed.

This is an important step in outpacing neighboring states, and for embracing an innovative, entrepreneurial culture in Illinois.

The people of Illinois – workers, entrepreneurs and business owners – have been held back by policy errors that have plagued the state for decades. But with the proper policy framework, the state can come back to life and lead the Midwest.