Illinois Issues: Black Unemployment In Illinois Tops Other States
Experts blame the long-standing problem on discrimination, especially the "inadequate, inequitable'' education funding system.
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What’s Really Behind Illinois’ Population Loss?
Illinois is losing residents, according to recent census estimates, and common explanations include high taxes, unfriendly business policies or the state’s growing pension debt.
Plaintiffs In Peoples Gas Lawsuit Speak Out
Some of the 17 plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against People’s Gas spoke out at a Mahomet Aquifer Task Force meeting on Monday in Mahomet. They asked the state advisory panel to help ensure they have clean water, after their water wells were contaminated by a gas leak.
Illinois Bicentennial Coin Unveiled
Illinois will soon mint commemorative coins to mark the state’s 200th birthday. They're the latest in a string of products the state is offering to mark its bicentennial year.
Push To Bridge Gender Wage Gap Continues
A measure aimed to bridge the gender wage gap was approved by the Illinois General Assembly last month. This is the second attempt by lawmakers to get a ‘no salary history’ initiative into law. Employers would no longer be able to ask someone what they previously earned during interviews.