Pritzker orders closure of all Illinois bars and restaurants amid coronavirus spread

By Austin Berg

03/16/2020

The order comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois continues to rise.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, JB Pritzker, small business

Illinois one of few states limiting freedom to choose fireworks on Independence Day

07/03/2019

Illinois residents are denied the legal celebration of at least one freedom on July 4, but take their fireworks dollars to every border state to ignore the law.

TAGS: fireworks ban, regulations

Illinois lawmakers moving toward $15 per hour minimum wage

By Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill

02/01/2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is aiming to pass a minimum wage hike ahead of his budget address.

TAGS: employment, Fight for 15, JB Pritzker, jobs, minimum wage, unemployment

House hunters: How high taxes hurt home investment in Illinois

By Orphe Divounguy, Suman Chattopadhyay, Bryce Hill

09/17/2018

Without property and income tax relief, housing in Illinois will continue to be less attractive, Illinois’ population is likely to continue its decline and housing price appreciation can be expected to continue to lag the rest of the nation.

3 ways Illinois can improve its property tax assessment system

By Vincent Caruso

07/30/2018

The method by which local governments calculate Illinoisans’ property tax bills is broken. Here’s how Springfield can fix it.

TAGS: property taxes, taxes

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address

By illinoispolicy

01/31/2018

Delivered on Jan. 31, 2018.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, State of the State

Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees

By Vincent Caruso

12/21/2017

Reducing barriers to entry for small businesses is a crucial step toward spurring economic growth in Illinois.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, LLC fees, small business

Amazon may employ 8,000 people in Illinois by end of 2018

By Brendan Bakala

06/16/2017

The Romeoville fulfillment center is one of several Illinois facilities Amazon has opened or plans to open in the coming years. For some of those locations, Amazon has signed deals with the state of Illinois worth tens of millions in potential tax credits.

TAGS: Amazon, jobs, tax credits

Akuna Capital signed tax break deal with state of Illinois estimated to be worth $4.5M

By Brendan Bakala

05/23/2017

In 2015, Chicago-headquartered Akuna Capital LLC signed a deal with the state of Illinois that state officials estimated to be worth $4.5 million. As part of the agreement, Akuna agreed to hire 10 new employees. The agreement states the new hires specialized in trading and software.

TAGS: cronyism, EDGE: Economic Development for a Growing Economy, tax credits

Illinois’ youth problem: More millennials left Illinois than any other age demographic from 2011 through 2014

By Madelyn Harwood

05/17/2017

By fixing cost drivers, decreasing the cost of doing business in Illinois, and easing the tax burden, Illinois can encourage jobs growth and stand a better chance at attracting and retaining younger people.

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Pritzker orders closure of all Illinois bars and restaurants amid coronavirus spread

Illinois one of few states limiting freedom to choose fireworks on Independence Day

Illinois lawmakers moving toward $15 per hour minimum wage

House hunters: How high taxes hurt home investment in Illinois

3 ways Illinois can improve its property tax assessment system

Full text: Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 State of the State Address

Small business victory: Rauner signs law slashing LLC startup fees

Amazon may employ 8,000 people in Illinois by end of 2018

Akuna Capital signed tax break deal with state of Illinois estimated to be worth $4.5M

Illinois’ youth problem: More millennials left Illinois than any other age demographic from 2011 through 2014

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students