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.

Reducing corruption will improve local economies and cultivate more trust between voters and elected officials.

Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-03, directing state agencies to evaluate the scale and impact of how Trump’s ...

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.

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 Iroquois County Board heard the latest economic development updated at its July 8 meeting. Iroquois Economic Development Association Executive Director Angel Crawford told the board in her written ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday requiring Illinois agencies to draft recommendations to respond to tariffs being implemented by President Donald Trump.

Illinois only taxes 29 of these services, while Kentucky taxes 40, Florida taxes 60, Iowa taxes 89, and Texas taxes 90.

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.