From the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountabilityj SUMMARY Illinois’ economy weakened in the second half of 2025, with trade policy changes dealing a disproportionate blow to manufacturing-dependent parts of the state. The pace of year-over-year job and income growth is behind […]
From JB Pritzker: Trump Administration Denies Illinois FEMA Appeal for Major Disaster Declaration SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially denied the State of Illinois’ appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding […]