The Illinois economy expanded sharply in September, registering the highest single-month gain in almost two years, according to University of Illinois Flash Economic Index. The September reading was 103.6 up 1.3 from August - the first increase in growth in six months. The Federal Government has just rolled out its new portal called First Gov and designed to make department information more accessible. Employers may now access trade, tax, environment, OSHA and business advisory services directly from the business portal of this site. Dow Jones University now offers interactive financial educational courses in a distance learning format.
Courses are available for investors with any level of experience.
Illinois moved to 4th place in 2000 from a rank of 49th in 1998 in the use of digital technology according to a major national survey released on September 25 in Baltimore. The award is the result of a yearlong study undertaken by the Progress Freedom Foundation and the Center for Digital Government. For more statistics on Internet usage, visit NUA Internet Surveys . Read more about our new strategic direction. Home Contact the Webmaster with corrections or other suggestions for improving our site.