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Weakening Labor Market Complicates Economic Outlook for Illinois

by Paula R. WorthingtonDownload the Executive SummaryLast week’s…

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Understanding H.R. 1: How Federal Tax Code Changes Could Impact Illinois

by Paula R. WorthingtonDownload the Executive Summary…

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Setting the Stage for the FY2027 Illinois State Budget

by Lily PadulaDownload the Executive SummaryThe State of Illinois (Illinois or ‘the State’) enters…

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Joint Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Pension Plan

Joint Statement from BOMA/Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, Civic Federation, Better Government Association, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, and…

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Illinois Early Childhood Landscape

by Lily Padula Click here to read the full report…

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Early Childhood Dashboard

Illinois’ early childhood system plays a central role in supporting children’s learning, development, well-being, and family stability from birth to age five. As Illinois transitions to the new Department of Early Childhood (IDEC),…

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On the Right Track: Illinois' New Transit Agency and Path to Sustainability

by Paula R. Worthington Click here to read the full report.…

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State of Illinois Enacts $52.6 Billion FY2026 Capital Budget, Continues to Improve Its Credit Rating

by Roland CaliaThe State of Illinois (Illinois or the 'State') enacted a multi-year $52.6 billion …

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Understanding H.R. 1: How New Federal Rules Could Reshape SNAP in Illinois

By Lily PadulaClick here to read the full report.Executive SummaryThe recent federal government shutdown caused nationwide disruptions in…

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Illinois’ New Department of Early Childhood

By Lily Padula Illinois is in the process of consolidating early childhood services into a new agency, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC). The Department will assume…