John Atkinson: Public servants are under attack. Here’s why their work matters.
What I see working with Illinois' public servants is not complacency; I see professionals who work hard to ensure their neighbors can succeed.
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John Atkinson: The tool Illinois needs to compete for megaprojects
A new bill would give megaprojects in Illinois the ability to negotiate long-term, predictable property tax agreements.
John Atkinson: Illinois is righting the ship for economic development
A look at what’s really happening to the economy in Illinois. Momentum is on our side.
John Atkinson and Dan Seals: The naysayers have it wrong. Illinois is the place to be for businesses.
The makers of Pringles and Pop-Tarts, a leading maker of electric vehicle batteries, the first cultivated meat company to receive federal approval, an all-electric truck manufacturer. What do these companies...
Commentary: The pandemic has new, current college students rethinking their plans. But beware of the gap year trap.
With the COVID-19 pandemic raising questions about whether it is safe for colleges and universities to open in the fall, many young people are considering a gap year. I have...