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New: COVID-19 Exposes Structural Inequities in Illinois’ Economy and Impacts on People of Color
On everything from infection risk and job volatility to average wages– essential, face-to-face, and remote…
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REPORT: COVID-19 Could Cost Illinois as Much as $560 Million in Transportation Revenues in 2020 Alone
Declining Fuel Tax and Gambling Revenues Could Threaten Illinois Infrastructure Projects
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Illinois Insights – April 2020 Edition
The April 2020 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. The Illinois Economic Policy…
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Facing COVID-19 Recession – Illinois Work-Share Program Could Shrink Unemployment, Boost Incomes, and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Alternative to layoffs would provide workers with more income than typical unemployment benefit, while saving…
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REPORT: Paid Sick Leave Would Boost Incomes of 1.5 Million Illinois Workers and Limit Spread of Infectious Disease
Facing COVID-19 Pandemic, Nearly a Quarter of Illinois Workers Currently Lack Access to Paid Sick…
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STUDY: Prevailing Wage Laws Boost Homeownership for Construction Workers
Workers in Midwestern States like IL, MN, OH, and MO Seeing Biggest Gains
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220,000 Working Parents in Illinois Would Benefit From Paid Parental Leave Each Year
Study finds law would help low-wage workers the most–boosting incomes and labor force participation without…
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New Study: Four Factors Improve Student Achievement in Illinois’ Public Schools
Chicago, IL: Four factors improve student test scores in Illinois’ public school districts– and two…
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New Study: Illinois Public School Districts Are Dynamic and Innovative
Chicago, IL: Collective bargaining agreements in Illinois’ public schools are dynamic and innovative, reflecting both…
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Illinois Insights – January 2020 Edition
The January 2020 Edition of ILEPI’s newsletter, Illinois Insights, has been released. The Illinois Economic Policy…
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STUDY: Illinois’ Construction Apprenticeship Programs Rival State Colleges and Universities on Key Performance Metrics
La Grange: From the number of training hours and graduation rates to the diversity of…
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Study Offers Roadmap to Stem Growth of Illinois’ Property Tax Rates
With persistent state funding gap, Illinois property taxes have risen to 7th highest in the…
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