Illinois is losing again. Failed policies under Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Supermajority continue to drive jobs and opportunity straight out of this state.
Tyson Foods just announced it is shutting down its Joslin plant. More than 2,000 Illinois workers are losing their jobs. That is devastating news for families and communities across the Quad Cities region.
This is not a one-off. In 2022 Tyson already closed its Chicago corporate offices and moved about 500 jobs to Arkansas. Now they’re walking away from thousands more.
And it’s not just manufacturing. The Chicago Bears are openly shifting their focus to Hammond, Indiana. Team President Kevin Warren said their “sole focus” is a new stadium and development across the border. Talks with Illinois have been minimal. Contact with Indiana has been constant. One of the most recognizable franchises in sports is looking to leave because Springfield made staying here look like a bad bet.
These are not isolated stories. They are the direct result of years of one-party Democratic control that has made Illinois one of the most expensive and anti-business states in America.
Families here already get crushed by some of the highest property taxes in the country while paying more for groceries, utilities, housing, and transportation. Employers face the same rising costs and the same hostile climate when they decide where to invest and hire.
We have the workers. We have the infrastructure. We have the location. We have every natural advantage. What we do not have is leadership willing to stop the bleeding.
Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Supermajority have had years to fix this. Instead, they keep delivering more red tape and fewer reasons for anyone to stay. Families are struggling. Businesses are leaving. And more of both are heading for the exits every month.
