New data shows Illinois’ May job declines mainly hit outside of urban areas, accounting for 7,100 lost jobs out of a total drop of 7,900. Illinois lost 7,900 jobs from mid-April to mid-May, marking the first month of job losses for the state in 2021,data released June 17 showed. Most of the decline came from less-populated areas of the state, with the Elgin, Rockford and Bloomington being the only urban areas area to lose jobs, more recent data showed.
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By Illinois ReviewIllinois taxpayers are getting their first clear look at how deeply the insider game runs in Springfield – and the numbers are staggering.On Monday, Republican gubernatorial...
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By Amanda Szulc, Opinion Contributor Can a governor who governs through exclusion, opacity, and donor-class insulation legitimately claim to represent the whole state? Leadership is not measured by...
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By Illinois ReviewSteve Cortes, a former senior adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, is once again inserting himself into a high-profile Republican primary — this time in Illinois....
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By Illinois ReviewFor much of the 2026 gubernatorial campaign, Ted Dabrowski has been clear and consistent about what he believes is Illinois’ most pressing issue.Property taxes, Dabrowski has...
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By Illinois ReviewA surprising endorsement from one of Illinois’ most prominent pro-life leaders is raising serious questions inside the conservative movement – about money, credibility, and conviction.David E....
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