The Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit is the smartest, most fiscally responsible way to drive investment in affordable housing.

Richard Irvin got the chance to live out his longtime dream: being the mayor of his hometown, Aurora. It was hope that drove Irvin, who grew up in low-income housing, was raised by a single mother and ...

Foreclosure activity across the United States continued to climb in April 2025, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Foreclosure ...

Central and Southern Illinois are deeply familiar with the growing need for affordable housing. Across the state, more than ...

Illinois is not without challenges. But unlike many other states, we do have a cohesive economic development strategy in place. Illinois’ economic engine, guided by a five-year plan and powered ...

“It’s very concerning because Illinois tends to lag the nation in economic growth and economic stability,” Davidsmeyer said. The decline in GDP was driven by an increase in imports, COGFA ...

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) — Eastern Illinois University is ending its men's and women's tennis programs effective immediately.

Industry data show worrying signs. A member survey conducted last month by IHLA found economic uncertainty and government funding cuts are hurting Illinois hotels, with 70% reporting cancellations ...

The City of Aurora, Illinois, this week announced a new data portal to track the economic impact of its performing arts institutions. The city's Data and Analytics Division launched the Downtown ...

Irvin’s two four-year terms as mayor of Aurora were marked by significant economic development efforts ... this project by DAC Developments was given financial incentives from the city, which ...

The Illinois General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volatility. But the legislature’s ...