It is a tough job...

Illinois companies eyeing an exit - chicagotribune.com: "Chicago's huge futures exchange owner CME Group has joined a growing list of companies threatening to leave Illinois as a result of the state's corporate tax increase earlier this year. Illinois pushed through the 45 percent corporate tax increase in January, trying to address one of the biggest budget shortfalls of any state in the U.S. But the move proved to be a risky step -- since then, both small and large companies have complained about the increase, and some have received incentives to stay put."

United-Continental merger: United Airlines moving 1,300 jobs to Chicago - chicagotribune.com: "United Airlines' merger with Continental Airlines is bringing 1,300 additional workers to Chicago by the end of 2012.

Jeff Smisek, CEO of Chicago-based United Continental Holdings Inc., parent company of the carriers, said most of the jobs are being transferred from cities around the country."