economics

Caterpillar is reporting a 46 percent jump in profits, during its second quarter of 2017.Total sales and revenue rose 9.6 percent to $11.33 billion.…

Despite Illinois’ problems, economic growth continues at a slow but steady pace.That’s according to the Flash Index of the Illinois economy, which…

A University of Illinois at Chicago report examines "pervasive" racial inequalities in the city when it comes to housing, economics, criminal justice and…

Illinois officials say the state's unemployment rate in November remained at 5.6 percent. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported Thursday…

Debates over the minimum wage usually come down to economics — whether it helps or hurts workers and businesses. But new research suggests another...

A new retailer is setting up shop in Peoria’s warehouse district, and it’s bringing a new business model along with it. Banu and Mike Hatfield, who are…

URBANA, Ill. (AP) - A University of Illinois index of the state's economy shows that while it is still growing, economic activity slowed late last year to…