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Illinois ranks 49th worst in new construction per-capitaThousands of people are leaving Illinois and now it’s impacting the economy in a way you might not expect. “For the past seven years, Illinois has placed 50th in the nation in new construction per-capita,” Executive Vice President of the Home Builder’s Association of Illinois Bill Ward said. “That's last place and we're not anywhere close to getting out of the basement. ” Illinois has 17 new homes per 10,000 people.

Four Illinois Coal-Fired Power Plants To CloseA Texas-based company plans to close four of its Illinois coal-fired power plants... putting 300 people out of...

At the Illinois State Fair, farmers celebrate ag but bemoan a 'nightmare' of a yearCooper Garlisch, age 2, was not about to lose the Cutest Little Farmer contest. Climbing atop his red toy tractor, he scooted himself across a stage at

Illinois Profile from the National Low Income Housing Coalition

For Illinois Roads, Needs Are Growing. Funding Isn't.Experts say billions in a multi-year plan won't go far enough to address infrastructure repairs and upkeep.

Former Ill. Gov. Bruce Rauner apparently failed to 'rip the economic guts out of Indiana'Former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner left office on Monday after losing the rumble of the rich guys to J.B. Pritzker, with Rauner apparently having failed to make good on his

Illinois nursing homes rank third worst in the country, nonprofit group saysIllinois is the third worst state in the country for nursing home quality, according to a new report from an advocacy group.Families for Better Care gave

Actually considering a 1% property tax increase? Because if you tax us to high it drives down property values and forces people to stay, logic used as cited in the article. • r/illinois17 points and 34 comments so far on reddit

State racks up more than a billion in late interest feesILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Taxpayers are shelling out an extra $1 billion, not to education, healthcare or human services, but in late interest fees.

America's poorest city is in IllinoisFor the second consecutive year, an annual report has named a town in southern Illinois as the “poorest” in America.

Illinois exodus: When living here no longer makes financial senseIllinois lost more population last year than any other state. We continue our series on why.

Illinois exodus: Flight of the expatsThousands of residents flee Illinois every year, blaming high taxes and poor government. Here are their stories.

Hello, exodus deniers: No, it isn't Illinois' weatherIllinoisans aren't fleeing because of the weather. They're leaving due to government dysfunction.

IllinoisOn the basis of its fiscal solvency in five separate categories, Illinois ranks 47th among the US states and Puerto Rico for its fiscal health.

Six Terrifying Graphs That Summarize America's Public Pension Crisis

Illinois state pensions: Overpromised, not underfunded – Wirepoints Special ReportA dramatic rise in pension benefits – not funding shortfalls – caused Illinois' state pension crisis By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner Download PDF of the report View the report's key findings Introduction There's little argument that Illinois politicians are to blame for the state's massive pension crisis. However, how politicians caused the crisis has long been misunderstood. Critics on both sides of the aisle typically accuse politicians – and by extension, taxpayers – of shortchanging pensions. But a Wirepoints analysis reveals that too little money into pensions hasn't been the issue. Instead, it's the dramatic growth in total pension benefits promised by politicians that's been bankrupting Illinois. Wirepoints analyzed Illinois pension and economic data stretching back to 1987 and also compared pension plans across the country from 2003-2015, using data from the Illinois Department of Insurance and Pew Charitable Trusts. Wirepoints found that total pension benefits have

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