A ranking of the best states for millennials looked at five factors, including affordability and civic engagement.

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 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.

Illinois education leaders launch Vision 2030 plan to boost K-12 learning across ... aimed at increasing students’ opportunities to succeed in the modern economy and explore potential ...

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

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

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

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

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

Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety SARAH MACARAEG Chicago Tribune Nov 24, 2024 ...

In Illinois, the average teacher salary was $73,916 for 2022-23, a 2.2% year-over-year increase, said a report from the National Education Association in April. Illinois ranked as the 12th best ...