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Capital One leads Illinois mass layoffs as companies announce 1,722 job cuts
Illinois companies announced 1,722 mass layoffs in September, with restructuring at Capital One leading to the single largest loss of jobs statewide. Illinois companies announced 1,722 mass layoffs during September, with the single…
Every Illinois metro has fewer homes for sale than in…
Illinois home prices have jumped 48% since 2018 while available housing inventory has…
Illinois grows enough pumpkins for 8B pumpkin-spice…
Illinois can take credit for plenty of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes. The state produces…
Illinois GDP grew 4.8% in 2nd quarter of 2025
Illinois’ economy bounces back after early 2025 slump. Long-term growth is threatened by…
Just 4-in-5 businesses from 2015 likely still open in…
Chicago lost nearly 1-in-5 businesses between 2015 and 2024, translating to nearly 11,200…
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