Complaining about Illinois? It’s one of the most powerful U.S. states in world — Gerald Fariñas y Cacáy While we’re busy rolling our eyes at a city sticker or a 9.5% corporate income tax rate, the global economy is looking at Illinois as one of the most formidable powers on the planet.

People love to complain about Illinois. But it is one of the most powerful U.S. states economically and socially. And we can thank @jbpritzker.bsky.social for helping it grow out even more

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