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- Moody's Analytics forecasts Illinois will lose about 8,000 jobs in 2026 and the unemployment rate will rise to 5.2%, signaling a decline in jobs and population.
- The Moody's Analytics report identifies higher tariffs and stricter immigration policies as threats to growth.
- Chicago's economy remains strong, helped by finance and logistics, while downstate areas face manufacturing and agricultural challenges, forcing lawmakers to plan for fiscal strains.
