Josh Bandoch- Illinois Policy
Illinois placed 38th nationally for social mobility. Its rank was pulled down by economic problems and corruption in its legal system.
It’s harder for Illinoisans to improve their economic and social situation than for anyone else in the Midwest, according to new rankings by the Archbridge Institute.
Illinois was ranked 38th overall in social mobility, placing it in the bottom quarter of states. The state’s ranking improved two places from the 2023 edition of the report, when it was 40th.
The state’s ranking was driven down by low economic growth, burdensome regulations and persistent corruption by elected leaders. Adopting policies to address these problems would bring more opportunity to the state, especially to those who need it most.
Five Midwestern states were in the top quarter nationally. Ohio at No. 30 had the Midwest’s second-lowest ranking…learn more about social mobility in Illinois and how policy reforms could help move the state in the right direction.