Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions Friday, August 30, 2024 ‘State of the Unions’ study shows public sector unions shrink following 2018 Janus decision
As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws As Illinois receives praise for its cannabis equity efforts, stakeholders still working on system’s flaws Wednesday, August 28, 2024 New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses
Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model Amid a ‘really, really big week for labor,’ Illinois unions, Democrats held up as model Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Organized labor has been a mainstay throughout DNC, especially for the host delegation Read more
State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois Friday, August 16, 2024 Advocates say the controversial project is necessary to meet renewable energy needs Read more
Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans Capitol Briefs: Pritzker signs executive order for strategic plan on aging Illinoisans Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Administration doubles down on tech industries in 5-year plan for business growth Read more
The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival. Friday, August 9, 2024 Cairo, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help. Read more
South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report South suburban airport could bring over $1B in economic activity, per report Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Local political leaders frustrated with parts the project, divisions remain on its future Read more
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention Read more