Illinois is one of several states choosing to decouple from the federal tax code. See what tax benefits are being excluded.

Rail investment will boost Illinois' economy, create thousands of jobs and secure our place as a national freight hub, writes ...

Cronus Chemicals LLC will invest $2 billion to construct a new fertilizer production facility in Tuscola, Illinois. Supported by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) with an ...

The opinion piece recently published in Crain’s, “Time for a bold growth strategy, Illinois,” paints a familiar and frustrating picture. Fortunately for Illinois, it’s a misleading one. Illinois is ...

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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign generated more than $12 billion for the state’s economy in 2023, according to a new study. The study, which was released ...

Tax policy is a deeply misunderstood topic. In general, most people believe that “conservative” states levy fewer taxes than states with more “left-leaning” leadership. This is not always the case.

Tax bills recently passed in Missouri and neighboring Illinois underscore the contrasting approaches that red and blue states ...

Illinois House Republicans are calling for transparency from the Pritzker administration surrounding the state's budget.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans are bracing for cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that provides food assistance to lower-income families now that President ...

Asked whether Tuesday’s results spell doom for Illinois Republicans, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie told us “no.” ...