The December 2025 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. This Edition highlights recent events and a new report from ILEPI. Be sure to check out … Continue reading Illinois Insights – December 2025
Workers’ Rights Amendment Has Sparked Surge of New Union Members in Illinois; Michigan Added Members following Repeal of Anti-Union Law FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Media contact: Todd Stenhouse, 916-397-1131, toddstenhouse@gmail.com … Continue reading New Research Shows Increasing Union Membership and Faster Wage Growth in States that Protect Collective Bargaining Rights
The July 2025 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. This Edition discusses recent ILEPI reports: Be sure to check out the July 2025 Edition! Also, please … Continue reading Illinois Insights – July 2025
State must add 227,000 homes over next five years to keep pace with rising demand FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 24, 2024 Media contact: Todd Stenhouse, 916-397-1131, toddstenhouse@gmail.com La Grange, IL: Though … Continue reading STUDY: Current Illinois Housing Shortage Reaches 142,000 Units
A coalition of Illinois policy and civic leaders released Modernizing Illinois’ Sales Tax: A Pathway for a Sustainable Future, which outlines the potential impacts of updating the state’s sales tax system. The report — coauthored by organizations that represent a … Continue reading Diverse Coalition Encourages Action on Sales Tax Modernization to Strengthen Illinois’ Fiscal Future
The March 2025 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. This Edition discusses recent ILEPI reports: In addition, join us on Monday, April 21 for our … Continue reading Illinois Insights – March 2025
The October 2024 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. This Edition discusses recent ILEPI reports: In addition, join us on November 13 in Springfield! We … Continue reading Illinois Insights – October 2024
La Grange, IL: The development of an air-cargo only airport in Will County—long discussed by state and local lawmakers—could create nearly 8,000 jobs over a multi-year construction period and boost regional economic activity by over $1.3 billion, according to a … Continue reading Study Says Development of Air Cargo-Only South Suburban Airport Would Create Nearly 8,000 Jobs and Boost Economy by $1.3 Billion
The July 2024 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. This Edition discusses recent ILEPI reports: In addition, we highlighted a few of our most recent … Continue reading Illinois Insights – July 2024
The March 2024 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. This Edition discusses recent ILEPI reports: In addition, attend our upcoming Annual Fundraiser on Monday, April … Continue reading Illinois Insights – March 2024
34% say they plan to leave profession in next 12 months, but most would stay if Illinois enacted a law mandating staffing ratios for Registered Nurses La Grange, IL: A systemic staffing crisis marked by widespread labor shortages continues to … Continue reading AFTER COVID, SURVEY SHOWS NURSING PROFESSION REMAINS IN CRISIS IN ILLINOIS
HB 3940 reformed system that imposed sub-market pay rates on auto dealers and technicians performing repairs on vehicles under warranty Chicago, IL: A 2022 law that eliminated a two-tiered compensation system for certified auto mechanics at Illinois’ car dealerships has … Continue reading STUDY: Bipartisan Auto Repair Reform Law Has Improved Job Quality for Skilled Mechanics Boosted Economy, and Strengthened Public Budgets
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