May 4, 2021 - IPM Newsroom

Economy

Flash Index Shows Record Jump In Illinois Economy

ByJim Meadows May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

URBANA — For the first time in 13 months, the Illinois economy is expanding, according to the University of Illinois Flash Index. The Flash Index reading for April is 101.5, surging above 100 for the first time since February 2020, when it was at 105.7. The COVID-19 pandemic sent the Flash Index below 100 starting…

Health | Race & Culture

Because of COVID-19: AAPI Community Sees Rise In Violence

ByChristine Herman May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. have reported an increase in their experiences of racism, hostility and outright violence. A recent study from California State University found anti-Asian hate crimes reported to police in major U.S. cities rose 150% last year — even as overall hate crimes dropped 7%. And…