Workforce/Economic Development
Released April 7, 2014
Policy leaders across Illinois have identified supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship as key to reviving the state’s sluggish economy. And no wonder, given that over 99 percent of all businesses in Illinois are “small business” as defined by the Small Business Administration. This Report, identifies best practices and policy initiatives decision makers can take to improve the state’s economy and aid small businesses in Illinois.
Released October 4, 2006
An overview of the Job Access and Reverse Commute program in Illinois and other funding sources for transportation-to-work initiatives.
Released October 4, 2006
An introduction to public transit in Illinois: what it is, how it’s funded, who the major stakeholders are and how to get involved. Includes a glossary of transit terminology.
Released August 1, 2007
A comprehensive list of 2007 legislative bills from both sides of the Illinois General Assembly, organized by subject area.
Released November 1, 2005
CTBA working in partnership with Northern Illinois University produced the 2005 State of Working Illinois. The Report is one of the most detailed state analyses ever conducted on the Illinois economy
Released December 11, 2006
CTBA working in partnership with Northern Illinois University produced the 2006 State of Working Illinois. The Report is one of the most detailed state analyses ever conducted on the Illinois economy.
CTBA working in partnership with Northern Illinois University produced the 2007 State of Working Illinois. The Report is one of the most detailed state analyses ever conducted on the Illinois economy.
Released September 1, 2008
Low Wage Employment in Illinois provides a detailed examination of the state’s low-wage employment, identifying such factors as the occupations, earnings and demographics associated with the low-wage sector.
Released January 1, 2008
CTBA working in partnership with Northern Illinois University produced the 2008 State of Working Illinois. The Report is one of the most detailed state analyses ever conducted on the Illinois economy. The report tracks the effects of national and global economic trends, such as rising inequality,
Released May 22, 2012
This Fact Sheet highlights the reasons why raising the minimum wage is needed in Illinois.