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

The city will require rideshare drivers to complete an online course before hitting the road, and will allow ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft to continue conducting their own background checks.

The city of Evanston offers a path forward for governments to level the playing field between traditional taxis and ridesharing.

In the face of fleeing residents, the Chicago City Council has chosen to add more and more layers of regulation instead of reforming.

Chicago City Council is one vote away from enacting punishing rules that could force the popular platforms out of the Windy City.

Monthly reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security allow the public to see Illinois’ record for job creation and unemployment. Understanding the components of the reports, what they measure, and the significance of the data are key to assessing the state’s economic health.

Chicago aldermen, some of whom receive financial support from the taxicab industry, are looking to burden Uber and Lyft drivers with expensive chauffer’s licenses.