Economy and jobs in Illinois: where the candidates stand

Economy and jobs in Illinois: 0 recorded candidate positions and 4 articles, alongside 138 races on the Illinois ballot.

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Illinois drafts rules for digital asset transaction tax

Economy and jobs

The proposal explains when Illinois would apply a 0.2% tax to certain brokered digital asset transactions beginning in 2027.

The Ballot Illinois DeskOct 1, 2026

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AFP-IL files ethics complaint over library district polling

Economy and jobs

The complaint alleges the Vernon Area Public Library District used taxpayer resources for polling connected to a referendum.

The Ballot Illinois News DeskSep 25, 2026

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Illinois lawmaker files bill to repeal prediction-market tax

Economy and jobs

Rep. Travis Weaver’s House Bill 5814 would remove Illinois’ per-wager tax on exchange wagers and set legal rules for fantasy contests.

The Ballot Illinois DeskSep 20, 2026

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Illinois offers support to seek operator for Joslin plant

Economy and jobs

The state plans to offer Invest in Illinois funding to qualified proposals aimed at acquiring and reusing the former Tyson Foods beef facility.

The Ballot Illinois Policy DeskSep 19, 2026