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Wirepoints research cited in this article. The various pieces of research we have done on this are linked here.
Thanks the Tribune for referencing Wirepoints‘ research. And the Tribune is right: “These communities and others need to recognize they simply won’t survive without bold reform. Change or die.”
200 jobs.
Comment: Another unfunded mandate from Springfield for municipalities. They just don’t get it.
The future of Illinois higher education, particularly at its public universities, is at stake as the state grapples with how to hang on to homegrown students and attract more from other states to bolster income at a time when the U.S. population of high school graduates is contracting.
“There is nothing on the state Legislature’s agenda that demonstrates top state officials have any interest in taking action.”
Sure we’re corrupt and broke, but at least we’re having a blast. In your face, Wisconsin, Indiana and all the rest of you neighbors.
Comment: Of course it’s not the ultimate solution, but it should be done. It will help.
Ted Dabrowski was on WTAD earlier this week discussing the implications of the downstate pension crisis and why Illinois politicians in Springfield don’t seem to care about the financial stress hitting both community budgets and resident wallets across Illinois.
While 2017 was a strong year for Midwestern startup exits in general, a deeper analysis demonstrates that Chicago in particular is among the nation’s leading cities for top exits and IPOs over the past five years. This indicates the city has evolved and is now presenting a recurring pattern of startup successes that drive attractive venture returns.
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