Nearly 9 in 10 layoffs in November from businesses closing

By Patrick Andriesen

12/31/2024

Nearly 9 in 10 of the Illinois job losses announced in November resulted from businesses closing. Chicago led the state for layoffs, followed by Rockford.

TAGS: jobs, unemployment

Unemployment high in 13 of 15 Illinois metro job markets

By Ravi Mishra

10/30/2024

The statewide Illinois job market outpaced the national average. But 13 of 15 metro areas continued to have higher unemployment rates than the U.S. average.

Chicago Teachers Union’s actions affect all Illinoisans

By Mailee Smith

10/23/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union might be in one city, but its lobbying and other political wrangling affect residents statewide.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

How Chicago Teachers Union cost 2,000 students their charter schools

By Hannah Schmid

10/11/2024

The Acero Schools charter network is closing seven of its 15 charter schools in the Chicago Public Schools district. Blame the Chicago Teachers Union’s history of opposition to charter schools for spurring the school closures.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

Unemployment persists in Illinois metro areas during August

By Ravi Mishra

10/03/2024

Illinois’ job market outpaced the national average during August. But 13 of Illinois’ 15 metropolitan areas continued to have higher unemployment rates than the national average.

TAGS: unemployment

Unemployment rates remain high across Illinois metro areas

By Ravi Mishra, Jon Josko

08/29/2024

Despite Illinois’ job market outpacing the national average, all 15 metro areas continue to have higher unemployment rates than the national average.

TAGS: jobs, unemployment

Unemployment tops U.S. average in all but 2 Illinois areas during June

By Ravi Mishra, Jon Josko

07/30/2024

Despite some growth, high unemployment remains a persistent issue in Illinois with 13 of 15 metropolitan areas showing higher rates of unemployment than the national average.

TAGS: jobs

Illinois’ 15 metro areas all see unemployment higher than U.S. rate

By Ravi Mishra, Jon Josko

07/03/2024

Despite some growth, high unemployment remains an issue in Illinois. All 15 metropolitan areas showed higher rates of unemployment than the national average.

TAGS: employment

Illinois 1 of 3 states banning fireworks freedom

By Kurtis Karg

07/02/2024

State lawmakers are no closer to trusting Illinoisans with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. Forty-seven other states give their residents that freedom.

Chicago Teachers Union killing charter school access for many families

By Hannah Schmid

06/19/2024

The Chicago Teachers Union’s current contract limits the growth of charter schools in Chicago. The union’s new contract demands seek to further deny access and limit parents’ options for their children’s educations.

TAGS: CTU: Chicago Teachers Union

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Nearly 9 in 10 layoffs in November from businesses closing

Unemployment high in 13 of 15 Illinois metro job markets

Chicago Teachers Union’s actions affect all Illinoisans

How Chicago Teachers Union cost 2,000 students their charter schools

Unemployment persists in Illinois metro areas during August

Unemployment rates remain high across Illinois metro areas

Unemployment tops U.S. average in all but 2 Illinois areas during June

Illinois’ 15 metro areas all see unemployment higher than U.S. rate

Illinois 1 of 3 states banning fireworks freedom

Chicago Teachers Union killing charter school access for many families

Pathway to a Profession: How Apprenticeships Could Reshape Illinois’ Beauty Service Industry

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