Sangamon Sun

Economic divide leaves little towns behind, report shows

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 22, 2017

Economic development is concentrated in large U.S. cities, including Chicago, deepening the economic divide between rural and urban communities in states like Illinois, a report by the Economic Innovation Group revealed recently.

Bacon, milkweed take center stage on Illinois House floor

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 18, 2017

The state of Illinois has $13 billion in unpaid bills and an estimated $130 billion in pension liability, but that's not obvious when looking at legislation lawmakers have put forward in the House lately, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

Rauner roams state, ripping Dems and demanding reform

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 12, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner is preaching fiscal conservatism and tax reform during a two-day tour of the state that began Tuesday.

CEO of Illinois manufacturing company pleased with Trump's visit

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 10, 2017

Patricia Miller and other members of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) met with Trump to discuss a recent survey published by NAM that shows manufacturers are actively seeking ways to increase their growth potential and viability.