Forbes: Illinois 3rd in nation for people leaving

By Dylan Sharkey

11/17/2022

Forbes magazine highlighted Illinois as one of the top states residents are fleeing for more tax-friendly climates.

Pritzker gives himself COVID-19 emergency powers for 36th time

By Patrick Andriesen

11/16/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared Illinois a disaster area for the 36th time, extending his emergency powers over the state for another 30 days. None of Illinois’ neighboring states remain under emergency powers.

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Congressmen ask Pritzker to repay $1.3B federal unemployment debt

By Patrick Andriesen

10/19/2022

U.S. House Ways and Means Committee members wrote Gov. J.B. Pritzker asking for repayment of a $1.3 billion federal unemployment insurance fund loan before Nov. 10. Failing to do so means automatically raising taxes on businesses.

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Pritzker changes mask rules in 35th COVID disaster proclamation

By Dylan Sharkey

10/18/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his 35th COVID-19 disaster proclamation, extending his powers for 70% of his term.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, masks

Chicago’s Fortune 500 headquarters are shrinking

By Dylan Sharkey

10/17/2022

Chicago has lost three Fortune 500 headquarters in 2022. McDonald’s could be the next to leave. Amendment 1 could make it more likely.

Springfield asks residents to remove duplicate layer of government

By Dylan Sharkey

09/29/2022

The Springfield City Council voted to add an advisory referendum to the April ballot asking voters whether to eliminate the local township and let the city handle its duties.

TAGS: local government consolidation, townships

Pritzker signs 34th consecutive emergency order as Biden declares COVID ‘over’

By Dylan Sharkey

09/19/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his 34th disaster proclamation regarding COVID-19, extending his emergency powers to nearly 70% of his term. President Joe Biden said the pandemic is done.

TAGS: emergency powers

Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires

By Dylan Sharkey

09/15/2022

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster declaration because over 500 immigrants were bused to Chicago by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. This disaster is atop the pandemic disaster he is expected to renew for the 34th time.

TAGS: emergency powers, JB Pritzker

Portillo’s expanding in states with better economies than Illinois

By Dylan Sharkey

08/29/2022

Portillo’s CEO Michael Osanloo said the Illinois-based chain is looking to expand in states more friendly to businesses.

TAGS: economy, jobs

Fixing Illinois pension crisis by amending nation’s most-restrictive pension law is legal, effective

By Joe Tabor

08/17/2022

Published Aug. 17, 2022 Illinois is home to one of the worst pension crises in the country.1 At 39% funded, according to the nonpartisan Pew Charitable Trusts, Illinois has the worst pension funding ratio of any state.2 By contrast, neighboring Wisconsin’s pension system is 103% funded.3 In fiscal year 2022, Illinois’ total general funds pension...

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Forbes: Illinois 3rd in nation for people leaving

Pritzker gives himself COVID-19 emergency powers for 36th time

Congressmen ask Pritzker to repay $1.3B federal unemployment debt

Pritzker changes mask rules in 35th COVID disaster proclamation

Chicago’s Fortune 500 headquarters are shrinking

Springfield asks residents to remove duplicate layer of government

Pritzker signs 34th consecutive emergency order as Biden declares COVID ‘over’

Pritzker’s Texas disaster declaration comes as pandemic disaster expires

Portillo’s expanding in states with better economies than Illinois

Fixing Illinois pension crisis by amending nation’s most-restrictive pension law is legal, effective

Illinois Forward 2027: How to fix Illinois’ state finances

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