Illinois currently has over 275,000 restrictions and nearly 19 million words in its regulatory texts. Policymakers should set a target of 150,000 restrictions—a nearly 45% cut.

But a new study suggests that the American dream is still more elusive for some people in Illinois than for others, and that ...

Illinois was No. 12 in the U.S. for its June unemployment rate. It’s not been ranked that low since before the pandemic.

Illinois’ economic engine, ... In a single month, over 140,000 new jobs were added across sectors including health care, education, retail and manufacturing.

Illinois achieved its highest position ever on CNBC’s business rankings, coming in at number 13. CNBC ranked Illinois the 13th-best state to do business in for 2025, a huge rise since its ranking in ...

Illinois received high marks in education, innovation and technology and access to capital, according to the study.

Illinois jumped to 13th in CNBC's Top States for Business, showing economic progress under Governor Pritzker's leadership.

U of I Chancellor Robert Jones warns that Illinois' proposed funding model for public universities could undermine access, outcomes and economic impact.

MarketBeat highlighted the three Illinois cities as bellwethers of the economy, during a time of uncertainty as consumer confidence remains low.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker appointed Peoria City Council member Andre Allen to serve on the Tri-County River Valley ...

ROCKFORD, Ill (WREX) – Local and state leaders across Illinois have issued statements in response to President Donald Trump signing an executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.