Column: Rankings show Iowa/Illinois on divergent fiscal paths – Quad City Times
“Unfortunately, for Illinois citizens, their state’s fiscal condition is not as vibrant as its Iowa neighbor. Out of the 50 states, Illinois ranks a fairly dismal No. 44, down one from last year’s No. 43 ranking. For its relative strengths, Illinois is ranked No. 11 in economic growth per capita…Illinois also ranks No. 12 in personal income per capita.”