With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ With recession fears subsiding, new state economic forecast expects ‘firm but steady growth’ Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The state’s two main fiscal forecasting agencies agree: Illinois’ finances will see a strong close in the final 3 ½ months of the fiscal year before things tighten a bit next year.
Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Capitol Briefs: State money to address food deserts; unemployment at 4.2%; tax season opens Thursday, January 25, 2024 Grant funding is now available for Illinois grocery stores, the unemployment rate saw a slight bump and tax filing season is open.
Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals Pritzker touts climate investments despite renewables lagging state goals Tuesday, January 23, 2024 State’s top utility regulator up for Senate confirmation vote Read more
Back wages totaling more than $5 million owed to thousands of Illinois workers Back wages totaling more than $5 million owed to thousands of Illinois workers Friday, January 19, 2024 Illinoisans can claim unpaid wages using new Department of Labor website Read more