His approach to climate is in keeping with this attitude—though critics say there’s room for improvement. During Pritzker’s ...

When Ameren Illinois announced utility costs would rise, the company estimated the typical home customer would see an ...

With Durbin stepping down, top Democrats compete for his seat — and his mantle as an advocate for downstate Illinois.

New homes under construction on May 14, 2025, in Hampshire. Illinois has a shortage of about 142,000 housing units and must build 227,000 in the next five years to keep pace with demand, a report ...

Fortunately for Illinois, it’s a misleading one. Illinois is not without challenges. But unlike many other states, we do have a cohesive economic development strategy in place.

The Illinois General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year, but the estimate remains below Gov. J.B. Pritzker's February ...

Illinois has a shortage of about 142,000 housing units and must build 227,000 in the next five years to keep pace with demand, a number that would require recent annual production rates to double ...

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.

For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. In all that time, there never has been an all-female team competing in the ...

Illinois has reduced its revenue forecast for the coming fiscal year by about $500 million due to uncertainty around the economic outlook and potential federal funding cuts. The state expects $54. ...

Illinois’ pork industry touts an estimated $13.8 billion for the state’s economy and supports more than 57,000 jobs.