INFORMATION A Rough Jobs Report The U.S. economy posted an unexpected 92,000 job loss in February rather than the anticipated 50,000 jobs added. Furthermore, January’s job growth
SCHAUMBURG – On the run-up to Illinois’ March 17, 2026, gubernatorial primary, all four Republican candidates took time to talk manufacturing with the Technology &
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) is leading the charge in Springfield to enact legislation that would allow high school students to
FEBRUARY 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States
e-news bulletin INFORMATION U.S. Machinery Orders Achieve Record High in 2025 US metalworking machinery orders reached a record $814.3 million in December, an 86.7% month-over-month
INFORMATION U.S. Private Payrolls Gain 22K Jobs in January 2026 While the official January jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has been postponed
Last week, State Rep. Will Davis (D- Homewood) visited Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Career Pathways classes with Bill Merchantz, HF’s CNC Manufacturing & Welding Instructor; Courtney Alexander, Department Lead Careers & Technical Education; Carla Erdey, HF’s Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
SPRINGFIELD – The federal One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB or HR1), which passed in early July, is still being analyzed to determine how the measure’s changes may positively impact manufacturers nationwide.
With the permanent closure of the $2.4B Gotion project in Michigan’s Green Charter Township last week, national and international attention is turning to the small town of Manteno, an hour south of Chicago.