investment

Jim Anderson -- Illinois Radio Network The state of Illinois plans to boost its investment in technology companies. The state has $12 billion to $15 billion to invest at any moment, and since 2005, the law has allowed 1 percent of that to be invested in Illinois-based high-tech companies...

Jim Anderson -- Illinois Radio Network A majority of Illinois business owners and managers plan to invest in their business this year. This is according to a study by BMO Harris Bank, with 54 percent in Illinois saying they plan to upgrade or purchase new equipment, hire new employees or modernize technology or systems...