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Opinion: While Washington closes doors, Illinois opens markets for farmers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (649+ words) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. Illinois farmers did not start President Trump’s trade wars. But they are paying the price. Fertilizer, fuel and equipment are more expensive than they were just a couple of years ago. Longtime…...
Editorial: Illinois spent big during COVID and the migrant crisis. Who was watching the bills?
4+ week, 2+ day ago (452+ words) Remember all the way back in 2023, during the height of the migrant influx, when Tribune reporting uncovered that a city contractor running operations at migrant shelters was submitting some eye-popping bills? We had no evidence of fraud. What we did…...
July Unemployment Rate Falls Largest in South Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island
3+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) State-level data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Friday showed the unemployment rate fell in 10 states in July and held steady elsewhere. The largest unemployment rate declines were in... Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets close in 3h 31m July Unemployment Rate…...
It’s taken Illinois 14 years to regain an ‘A’ rating from S&P, and we’re still at the bottom of the pack
1+ week, 5+ day ago (473+ words) Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller Standard & Poor’s downgraded the credit of the state of Illinois on Wednesday because of its weak funding levels for pensions, a move that could make it more expensive for the state to borrow money....
Illinois Quick Hits: IDOL releases Labor Day report
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (292+ words) (The Center Square) – According to the Illinois Department’s 2026 Labor Day Report, the agency collected nearly $3.9 million in back wages for workers and more than $1.4 million in penalties from employers during the past year. IDOL had a total budget appropriation of…...
Bally’s issues going concern warning over liquidity issues following construction slowdown at Chicago casino
3+ week, 6+ day ago (818+ words) Days after pausing construction on nearly all non-gaming amenities at its $1.7 billion casino complex going up in River West, Bally’s Corporation issued a going concern warning related to liquidity issues. The warning, part of Bally’s second quarter earnings filing Friday…...
World Cup Gives Illinois Rare Wagering, Handle Boost in June
2+ week, 6+ day ago (447+ words) The Prairie State’s online and retail sportsbooks generated a 20% handle increase compared to the same month in 2025, while bets placed were up over 1 million. Illinois continued a trend felt across the largest sports betting jurisdictions in the U.S. during June…...
Pritzker record: Illinois 5th-worst for private-sector job growth
1+ week, 4+ day ago (262+ words) Illinois’ job environment is driven by several economic factors. The state has one of the highest tax...
Travelers Flocked to Illinois Last Year, Generating Over $88 Billion in Economic Impact
1+ week, 2+ day ago (323+ words) visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in economic impact Travelers Flocked to Illinois Last Year, Generating Over $88 Billion in Economic Impact Illinois tourism reached new peaks last...spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office…...
Governor's Day at Illinois State Fair focused on U.S. Senate race
3+ week, 4+ day ago (75+ words) Governor's Day at the Illinois saw a lot of focus on outgoing Sen. Dick Durbin and the Democratic nominee running for his seat in the November election. Governor's Day at Illinois State Fair focused on U.S. Senate race SPRINGFIELD, IL – It…...