Illinois’s Economic Policies Are Destroying Opportunity. ... Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. Follow Author. Feb 21, 2025, 08:48am EST. Share. Save.

Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-03, directing state agencies to evaluate the scale and impact of how Trump’s ...

Reducing corruption will improve local economies and cultivate more trust between voters and elected officials.

Overall, the study ranked Illinois 40th for its state economy but dead last in the economic health category. “Fifty-one out of 50 states and Washington, D.C. ,” said Lugo.

Illinois is not without challenges. ... Illinois’ economic engine, guided by a five-year plan and powered by “Team Illinois,” is moving forward with intention, ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday requiring Illinois agencies to draft recommendations to respond to tariffs ...

Can you afford rent in Illinois? What about Rockford, Peoria or Springfield? Here are the highlights of the 2025 "Out of ...

The Iroquois County Board heard the latest economic development updated at its July 8 meeting. Iroquois Economic Development ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is among the governors of 7 states taking executive action to evaluate how the Trump administration's tariff policies will affect the economy.

In fact, Illinois experienced 120 reported tornadoes in 2023, the most of any state in the nation. Homeowners insurers in Illinois averaged a 6.2% underwriting loss over the past decade, with a ...

Overall, the study ranked Illinois 40th for its state economy but dead last in the economic health category. “Fifty-one out of 50 states and Washington, D.C.,” said Lugo.