The Flash Index, a monthly index of the Illinois economy shows it at its highest level in more than two years.

The University of Illinois Flash Index has matched its highest level in more than two years.

The Flash Index to the Illinois economy was at 104.5 for March — a slight dip from the previous month, but remaining in the same 104 to 105 point range that it’s been in for about two years.

The University of Illinois’ Flash Index shows an Illinois economy that continues to hold its own, while still lagging behind the nation as a whole. The Flash Index for February measured the Illinois economy at 104.6, up from 104.4 in January.  

There’s some encouraging news about the Illinois economy, according to a University of Illinois survey.