In a shrinking state, half of Illinois’ largest cities have shed population since 2010.

Illinois' jobs growth trailed that of the nation during the first half of 2017, then slowed to a halt in the wake of the General Assembly's record-breaking tax hike.

Heavy losses of Illinoisans to other states have caused the Land of Lincoln to shrink for four consecutive years.

The continuing erosion of Illinois’ tax base is the state’s most pressing budget problem.

Census data released Dec. 20 show the Land of Lincoln is no longer the fifth-largest state in the U.S.

Sitting astride the Fox River, the city of Geneva is home to a bustling downtown district in a state that’s notoriously tough on small businesses.

A high cost of doing business and little reason to hope for reform can be enough for Illinois’ small businesses to look elsewhere for success.