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Illinois’ social mobility is worst in Midwest
Illinois placed 38th nationally for social mobility. Its rank was pulled down by economic problems and corruption in its legal system. It’s harder for Illinoisans to improve their economic and social situation than for anyone else in…
Quincy exploring housing reforms to add supply
Quincy, Illinois, may reduce parking minimums, allow duplexes and update zoning rules to…
Illinois loses 1,700 jobs in 2025 while nation adds…
Illinois’ unemployment continued a long-term trend of remaining higher than the national rate…
Illinois lawmakers push bad housing fixes, but good…
Subsidies and rent control will make Illinois’ housing shortage worse. Lawmakers should focus…
44K international migrants offset 40K Illinoisans…
Illinois’ population grew by 16,108 in 2025 thanks to an influx of people migrating from…
Chicago metro area is 4th-hottest tech hub
The Chicago area climbed up two spots as a technology hub, surpassing Silicon Valley. Government can foster that growth. The Chicago metropolitan area is the fourth-hottest tech hub nationally, up two spots since 2024, according to new…
Illinois is No. 3 for workforce development
Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill…
Illinois economy grows 4.3%, riding national trend
Illinois saw strong economic growth in the third quarter of 2025, largely tracking national…
Illinois home prices rising, inventory nearly half
Since 2019, Illinois home prices have jumped nearly 50% and available houses are down nearly…
95% of Illinoisans moving out head to lower-tax states
U.S. Census estimates showed Illinois lost residents to 32 states and Washington, D.C. –…
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