Food-stamp rolls still trump payrolls in Illinois

By Michael Lucci

12/21/2015

During its recovery from the Great Recession, Illinois has put seven people on food stamps for every six people added to employment rolls.

TAGS: food stamps

Growing out of control: Property taxes put increasing burden on Illinois taxpayers

By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner

12/17/2015

Property taxes are the single largest tax in Illinois, burdening residents far more than either income or sales taxes. Illinoisans already know they pay high property taxes. But what is not as well known is that property taxes are outpacing residents’ ability to pay for them. Over the past 50 years, whether measured in comparison...

A worker’s right to choose

By Austin Berg

12/14/2015

Hundreds of thousands of Illinois workers are forced to pay union dues to keep their jobs. But close by, worker freedom reigns.

TAGS: right to work

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

By Michael Lucci

12/13/2015

Madigan’s economic record is one of failure, and the best he can say in his defense is that trying a new path would somehow make things worse.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment, workers compensation

Illinois employers warn of 2,600 layoffs in coming months

By Austin Berg

12/11/2015

A state report shows plans for more layoffs amid an already difficult jobs climate in Illinois, especially for blue-collar workers.

TAGS: manufacturing

If Madigan is protecting the middle class, why do blue-collar workers earn more in Indiana?

By Michael Lucci

12/07/2015

Illinois’ anti-growth policies depress middle-class wages and job opportunities.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, Mike Madigan, unemployment

Illinois loses people at a faster rate than any other Midwestern state

12/02/2015

Since 2010, Illinois has lost on net 2.6 percent of its taxpayers and dependents, along with billions of dollars of taxable income, dwarfing the rates of out-migration of other Midwestern and neighboring states.

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

By Austin Berg

11/20/2015

Illinois continues to lose blue-collar work as other states give thanks for healthier job climates.

TAGS: jobs, manufacturing, unemployment

Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes

By Austin Berg

11/19/2015

Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes, while Chicagoans pay more taxes on wireless service than residents of any other major city in the country.

TAGS: cell phone tax

Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region

By Michael Lucci

11/16/2015

Although Illinois’ top earners make more than most of their regional counterparts, Illinois’ bottom quarter of earners have the lowest wages in the Midwest

TAGS: manufacturing, workers compensation

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Food-stamp rolls still trump payrolls in Illinois

Growing out of control: Property taxes put increasing burden on Illinois taxpayers

A worker’s right to choose

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

Illinois employers warn of 2,600 layoffs in coming months

If Madigan is protecting the middle class, why do blue-collar workers earn more in Indiana?

Illinois loses people at a faster rate than any other Midwestern state

Tyson Foods to close Chicago plant, lay off 480 workers

Illinoisans pay nearly a quarter of their wireless bills in taxes

Illinois’ low-income and blue-collar workers are the worst-paid in the region

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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