Jobs + Growth
Illinois loses 1,700 jobs in 2025 while nation adds 584,000
Illinois’ unemployment continued a long-term trend of remaining higher than the national rate as 2025 ends with lost jobs as the nation gained. Illinois lost a total of 1,700 jobs in 2025, while the United States added 584,000 jobs,…
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.…
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 trends. Illinois’ economy grew 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, matching national growth but trailing many Midwestern states. Illinois joined a…
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. –…
APL Logistics, S&S Active both see mass layoffs
A warehouse and supply chain company and clothing company gave the Chicago collar counties…
Fewer homes on market, higher prices for Illinois…
Elevated prices thanks to low inventory continued to create problems for Illinois homebuyers…
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