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Flash Index: Illinois’ slow recovery stalled in November (Capitol Fax)
Flash Index: Illinois’ slow recovery stalled in November (Capitol Fax)
U of I Flash Index up in February: State’s economy continues growth despite coronavirus concerns
U of I Flash Index up in February: State’s economy continues growth despite coronavirus concerns
U of I Flash Index continues slow recovery, but faces uncertainty amid COVID-19 resurgence
U of I Flash Index continues slow recovery, but faces uncertainty amid COVID-19 resurgence
IGPA’s Fred Giertz weighs in on small businesses concerns resulting from the graduated income tax plan (Chicago Sun-Times)
IGPA’s Fred Giertz weighs in on small businesses concerns resulting from the graduated income tax plan (Chicago Sun-Times)
Unemployment benefit applications still very high, but down nationally from last week, up in Illinois (Capitol Fax)
Unemployment benefit applications still very high, but down nationally from last week, up in Illinois (Capitol Fax)
U of I Flash Index continues to climb, but remains below pre-pandemic level
U of I Flash Index continues to climb, but remains below pre-pandemic level
The Pandemic on Main Street: As State Restrictions Relax, Local Leaders Face Tough Choices
The Pandemic on Main Street: As State Restrictions Relax, Local Leaders Face Tough Choices
IGPA’s Fred Giertz discusses the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s economy, as measured by the Flash Index (WILL Radio)
IGPA’s Fred Giertz discusses the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s economy, as measured by the Flash Index (WILL Radio)
COVID-19 pandemic brings Flash Index crashing down from February high
COVID-19 pandemic brings Flash Index crashing down from February high
Flash Index decline slows in May, after crash spurred by COVID-19 pandemic
Flash Index decline slows in May, after crash spurred by COVID-19 pandemic
U of I Flash Index falls victim to the coronavirus shutdown
U of I Flash Index falls victim to the coronavirus shutdown
IGPA’s Fred Giertz discusses the Flash Index, which found the state’s economy ended 2019 on a high note (The News-Gazette)
IGPA’s Fred Giertz discusses the Flash Index, which found the state’s economy ended 2019 on a high note (The News-Gazette)
IGPA’s Fred Giertz discusses November Flash Index, which shows steady growth in state’s economy (WILL Radio)
IGPA’s Fred Giertz discusses November Flash Index, which shows steady growth in state’s economy (WILL Radio)
IGPA”s Fred Giertz discusses the September Flash Index (WILL Radio)
IGPA”s Fred Giertz discusses the September Flash Index (WILL Radio)
UI flash index climbs in January
UI flash index climbs in January
U of I Flash Index reaches 105.2 in September
U of I Flash Index reaches 105.2 in September
U of I Flash Index reaches highest level since May 2016
U of I Flash Index reaches highest level since May 2016
Economist Fred Giertz comments on Illinois’ economic growth WILL Radio, Urbana/Illinois Public Radio
Economist Fred Giertz comments on Illinois’ economic growth WILL Radio, Urbana/Illinois Public Radio
U of I Flash Index back to 104.9 in July
U of I Flash Index back to 104.9 in July
U of I Flash Index dips to 104.8 in June
U of I Flash Index dips to 104.8 in June

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