ILLINOIS

Illinois Economics

Illinois Tightened Pay Data Reporting Standards

Illinois Tightened Pay Data Reporting Standards

Employers must adjust data collection processes for the state's equal pay registration certificate requirements.

Live Poll

Should employers be required to assign race and gender data to employees who decline disclosure?


Employment

Employment

Illinois Unemployment Rate Hit 4.7% in August

Business operators in Illinois should note regional labor market shifts as local unemployment rates vary across key counties.


Economic Indicators

Live Poll

Do you believe higher state taxes are justified to improve a state government's credit rating?

Economic Indicators

Illinois Has Received 12 Credit Rating Upgrades

Business owners in Illinois should track how improved credit ratings influence state-backed borrowing costs.

Illinois Has Received 12 Credit Rating Upgrades

Inflation

Live Poll

Do you feel that rising costs for fuel and food are making your personal budget difficult?

Inflation

Illinois Fuel Costs Have Climbed Significantly

Business owners in Illinois face higher operational expenses as fuel prices rose sharply year-over-year.

Illinois Fuel Costs Have Climbed Significantly