Illinoisans have nation’s lowest confidence in state economy

By Austin Berg

02/18/2016

The need for foundational change couldn’t be more evident in the Land of Lincoln.

42% of Illinoisans would like to move to another state, Gallup poll shows

By Amy Korte

02/17/2016

A recent Gallup poll found residents in states with higher tax burdens are more likely to want to move. Illinoisans are the third-most-likely to say they would prefer to move permanently to another state.

TAGS: Gallup, outmigration

Illinoisans see 2nd-worst income growth in the nation since recession

By Austin Berg

02/16/2016

While Illinoisans’ incomes have flatlined since the recession, state tax revenue has grown by more than that in almost every state in the nation.

Chicago teachers highest paid among nation’s 50 largest school districts

By Amy Korte

02/05/2016

Among the U.S.’ 50 largest school districts, CPS teachers’ pay ranks No. 1 for teachers with a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience, No. 2 for first-year teachers with a bachelor’s degree, and No. 3 for first-year teachers with a master’s degree.

TAGS: Chicago, CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Why Indiana’s population grows faster than Illinois’

By Michael Lucci

02/02/2016

Illinois’ weak jobs growth is driving more residents to other states on net than Illinois gains from other states, from natural growth in births or from international immigration.

TAGS: outmigration

What’s driving the Illinois exodus? Census data point to jobs, housing

By Austin Berg

01/19/2016

More than two-thirds of people moving far from their home state said employment or housing drove their decision.

TAGS: outmigration

Illinois losing 1 resident every 5 minutes to out-migration

By Michael Lucci

12/23/2015

Illinois has a stunning loss of 105,000 people to other states, causing population to shrink by 22,000.

TAGS: outmigration, U.S. Census Bureau

Illinois lost more population than any other state last year

By Mark Fitton

12/23/2015

Of the 50 states, Illinois was the top population loser.

TAGS: outmigration

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...

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

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Illinoisans have nation’s lowest confidence in state economy

42% of Illinoisans would like to move to another state, Gallup poll shows

Illinoisans see 2nd-worst income growth in the nation since recession

Chicago teachers highest paid among nation’s 50 largest school districts

Why Indiana’s population grows faster than Illinois’

What’s driving the Illinois exodus? Census data point to jobs, housing

Illinois losing 1 resident every 5 minutes to out-migration

Illinois lost more population than any other state last year

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

What’s wrong with Illinois’ economy?

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students