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Illinois improves on one company’s list for people leaving
Fewer Illinoisans moved out in 2025, according to United Van Lines. Illinois was No. 2 for departures in 2024 and No. 9 last year. United Van Lines said Illinois dropped on its list of states ranked by residents packing up and moving out…
Chicago business activity growing for first time since…
Chicago employment situation improves after hitting lowest level since 2009 in December 2025.…
Illinois’ social mobility is worst in Midwest
Illinois placed 38th nationally for social mobility. Its rank was pulled down by economic…
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 options exist
Subsidies and rent control will make Illinois’ housing shortage worse. Lawmakers should focus on how they can boost supply. Illinois state legislators have only been in session for a few weeks and are already focusing on housing, but the…
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.…
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…
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