Flash Index shows Illinois economy’s growth rate is up for the third month in a row.

Flash Index shows Illinois economy’s growth rate is up for the third month in a row.

ByJim Meadows

The University of Illinois Flash Index to the state’s economy rose for the third time in as many months, reaching 103.0 in April. The index based on state tax receipts had dropped to 102.5 in January, but has been rising steadily since then. Any Flash Index reading above 100 indicates growth in the Illinois economy.

217 Today: Palestinian NIU graduate student adds voice to call for ceasefire in war in Gaza

217 Today: Palestinian NIU graduate student adds voice to call for ceasefire in war in Gaza

ByFarrah Anderson

Monday, May 6, 2024 Today’s headlines:  A coalition of organizations is suing the City of Chicago for denying a permit to march downtown during this summer’s Democratic National Convention. The Illinois Department of Human Services is proposing a 14 billion dollar budget for this upcoming fiscal year.  Researchers at the University of Illinois are exploring…