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May U of I Flash Index Increased after a two-month decline
URBANA — The University of Illinois Flash Index for May 2023 increased to 103.2 from 102.9 in April. This continues the perplexing path of the U. S.
April U of I Flash Index continued to decline slightly
The University of Illinois Flash Index for April 2023 continued to decline from 103.1 in March to 102.9 in April. This suggests growth is slowing, but
The Impact of COVID on Illinois’ Licensed Child Care Capacity
Affordable, high-quality child care is often difficult for parents to find. Illinois is no exception. Child Care Aware reports that the average monthly price of
March U of I Flash Index declined slightly.
Urbana – The U of I Flash Index for March 2023 fell slightly from 103.4 in February to 103.1 in March. This continues the pattern of the last
Recovering from a COVID (Spending) Fever
When the state of Illinois’ 2022 fiscal year ended on June 30, 2022, the state and the nation had endured more than 27 months of
Assessing Illinois’ Fiscal Future After an Influx of Federal Funds
As the U.S. continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, state governments are faced with the challenge of prudent fiscal management considering