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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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. ...

More than 1,000 exhibitors attended this year's Institute of Food Technologists expo, with some Illinois companies sharing ...

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 ...

Springfield (Ill.) Clinic, an independent, multi-specialty physician group, is laying off workers amid financial challenges, Chief Brand and Advocacy Officer Zach Kerker confirmed in a statement ...