Why Illinois residents move away for jobs and housing
Census data show long distance movers cite employment and housing as top reasons, with nearly half relocating for work and 21 percent for housing. Illinois faces 17 years of weak jobs, high property taxes, and budget strain as residents depart for other states.
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Governor rauner task force proposals spark debate in Illinois
The editorial criticizes 27 proposed measures to shrink state government while praising some ideas. It notes Effingham’s $120,000 two-year consultant fee for enterprise zone work, questions its value, and highlights broader state budget woes. It cites rising license renewals, delayed refunds, and unpaid city utility bills as signs of dysfunction, urging accountability in Illinois governance.
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