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Bonds, Big Data Spur Illinois Investment
The Prairie State relies on statistics and personal relationships to bring in new business.
Andrew Soergel Oct. 19, 2018
Job Growth Is Found to Be No Cure for a Community's Poverty
Study finds job growth is no cure for a community's poverty.
Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018
Fastest-Growing Cities in the U.S. Heartland
Many metro areas in the middle of the country are fighting to maintain their population. These five are growing faster than the national average.
Casey Leins Oct. 17, 2018
State Government Employment on the Rise
Employment in the transportation sector will grow, while clerical jobs will decline, according to a recent report.
Casey Leins Oct. 16, 2018
Big Tech’s Role in City Inequality
It’s time to recognize big tech’s involvement in the widening gap between booming coastal tech hubs and smaller heartland cities.
Mark Muro and Robert Maxim Oct. 2, 2018
No Faith in the ‘California Dream’
More than half of working residents struggle with poverty, and the majority of California adults believe young people would have more opportunities elsewhere.
Casey Leins Aug. 30, 2018
Growing Spokane, Washington, Sheds Its Sleepy City Image
Spokane is booming, with a hot real estate market, a fast-growing population and a rising arts and entertainment sector.
Associated Press Aug. 11, 2018
$510 Million Milk Processing Complex to Be Built in Michigan
Michigan officials say a planned $510 million milk processing complex will bolster an industry struggling with low prices and high costs.
Associated Press Aug. 9, 2018
Fed Warns of Tariff Turmoil
Central banking officials discussed newly implemented trade barriers at their most recent meeting.
Andrew Soergel July 5, 2018
