With Durbin stepping down, top Democrats compete for his seat — and his mantle as an advocate for downstate Illinois.

Illinois’s Economic Policies Are Destroying Opportunity. ... Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. Follow Author. Feb 21, 2025, 08:48am EST. Share. Save.

Illinois is not alone in dealing with these issues. Many are expecting budget imbalances next year, ... MPP is an economist at the nonpartisan Illinois Economic Policy Institute. 0 Article Comments.

But if a recession does hit, Illinois is ready to cushion the fall, a new economic study found. The state is in better shape ...

(The Center Square) – A Central Illinois economic council is aiming to develop the region’s workforce in challenging times. The current Illinois economic story includes higher unemployment ...

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

The result of the coal decline is a shifting economy and a shrinking population. ... Illinois coal towns face economic challenges. NAT WILLIAMS Illinois Farmer Today Nov 11, 2021 ...

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.

No state is immune from the negative effects of an economic downturn, but Illinois is more prepared today than it was for the Great Recession of 2007-2009 or the COVID-19 recession of 2020 ...

Illinois is not without challenges. ... Illinois’ economic engine, guided by a five-year plan and powered by “Team Illinois,” is moving forward with intention, ...

WEST FRANKFORT — The Old King Coal Festival is still held here every year, though coal is no longer king. This community in deep southern Illinois was once awash with so-called black diamonds ...