The month of June saw Illinois continue to lose jobs, as the state’s long-term economic woes continue to push workers out of the state.

Moline, Ill.-based agricultural equipment maker will cut more than 100 jobs by September; Illinois’ manufacturing workers continue to struggle for job opportunities enjoyed by their counterparts in the region.

An increasing number of younger adults are making up the exodus of taxpayers from the state.

The state of Illinois has one of the oldest workers’ compensation systems in America, dating to 1911.

Madigan’s stated concern for the middle class rings hollow given that his own plan to boost the state’s fiscal health consists solely of income-tax increases, which would directly reduce the wages and standard of living for Illinoisans.

Weak jobs numbers across the Midwest reflect the possibility of an oncoming economic slowdown. In fact, it would not be surprising to face a recession in the upcoming months, given that U.S. jobs growth has been weakening, and it has been seven years since the previous recession ended – a long period of expansion by historical norms.

Confidence in job opportunities declined in May, with a net loss of 9,100 people from the state’s workforce.

Amazon’s new Joliet, Ill., facilities will bring needed jobs to the state, but special tax deals are not the way to improve Illinois’ sluggish jobs climate.