An Illinois workers’ compensation system for the 21st century

By Mark Adams

07/15/2016

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

Illinois lags in easing entry regulations for professions

By Mark Adams

05/29/2016

Nearly 25 percent of Illinois’ workforce requires government permission to work.

TAGS: jobs, occupational licensing

CEO survey: Illinois the worst state in the Midwest for business

By Michael Lucci

05/19/2016

On the other end of the spectrum, Indiana ranked as best in the Midwest and No. 5 in the U.S., with Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee taking the top four spots. All of these states attract swarms of people in migration from Illinois, especially Texas, Florida and Indiana.

TAGS: jobs, small business

Chicago’s total, effective tax rate on liquor is 28%

By Chris Lentino

03/21/2016

The combined federal, state, county and city taxes on alcohol result in a 28 percent effective tax rate on a bottle of spirits bought in Chicago.

TAGS: alcohol tax, Chicago

Missouri lawmaker proposes bill to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control

By Mark Adams

02/18/2016

A Republican-sponsored bill in Missouri could make it easier, less costly and more convenient for women across Illinois’ border to obtain birth control.

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s 2016 State of the State address

By illinoispolicy

01/27/2016

Transcript, provided by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, of his 2016 State of the State address, as prepared for delivery, to the General Assembly on January 27, 2016.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, State of the State

Illinois lost 1 resident every 7 minutes in 2013

By Michael Lucci

10/08/2015

Newly released IRS data show Illinois lost on net over 81,000 taxpayers and their dependents, and $4.1 billion of annual taxable income to other states in 2013.

TAGS: IRS: Internal Revenue Service, outmigration

Illinois lost 1 resident and $50,000 in taxable income every 7 minutes in 2013

By Michael Lucci

10/08/2015

Newly released IRS data show Illinois lost on net over 81,000 taxpayers and their dependents, and $4.1 billion of annual taxable income to other states in 2013.

John Deere lays off 150 manufacturing workers in East Moline

By Austin Berg

08/31/2015

Insider says more manufacturing layoffs coming for the Illinois stalwart.

TAGS: Caterpillar, Hoist Liftruck, John Deere, manufacturing, Mondelez International, workers compensation

Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana

By Austin Berg

08/21/2015

The Land of Lincoln continues to send well-paying jobs to the friendlier business climate next door.

TAGS: Indiana, manufacturing, workers compensation

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An Illinois workers’ compensation system for the 21st century

Illinois lags in easing entry regulations for professions

CEO survey: Illinois the worst state in the Midwest for business

Chicago’s total, effective tax rate on liquor is 28%

Missouri lawmaker proposes bill to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control

Full text: Gov. Rauner’s 2016 State of the State address

Illinois lost 1 resident every 7 minutes in 2013

Illinois lost 1 resident and $50,000 in taxable income every 7 minutes in 2013

John Deere lays off 150 manufacturing workers in East Moline

Another Illinois employer bolts for Indiana

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

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