Illinois News
News about Events in Illinois
Aggregated Illinois News Articles
- 2 Chicago men facing charges after 2 found fatally shot in van in Calumet City, police say
Two Chicago men are facing charges in a deadly shooting in south suburban Calumet City last week.
Wls. ABC News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:38:55 +0000. - Chicago Weather: Snow falls across area, high waves close parts of Lakefront Trail
A winter storm dropped snow across the Chicago area Wednesday morning and high waves have caused some problems along the city's lakefront.
Diane Pathieu. ABC News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:57:03 +0000. - Bader Rutter agency brings on Pamela Narins as it grows Chicago outpost
In her new post Narins will join another veteran of the Chicago ad industry Dennis Ryan, who is Bader Rutter Chicago's creative director.
Lewis Lazare. American City Business Journals. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:56:27 +0000. - Bears Stay Committed To Mitch Trubisky, But How Long Should They?
Following a season when both the Chicago Bears and quarterback Mitch Trubisky struggled to find consistency, general manager Ryan Pace is committed, at least for now, to sticking with and starting Trubisky under center.
By Jeff Arnold, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:45:22 +0000. - Rahm Emanuel: Attacks on Obama No Way to Win Nomination
Ex-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who served as Obama's chief of staff, said launching attacks on former President Barack Obama is not the way for Democrats to win the party's presidential nomination.
Newsmax. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:30:40 EDT. - Rahm Emanuel: 2020 Democrats forgot the 'winning' playbook used by Obama, Clinton
It makes no sense for 2020 Democrats to throw out the "winning" Democratic political playbook, former Obama-era Chief of Staff and Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday.
Julia Musto. Fox News. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:45:53 GMT. - Illinois Nets Over $10M In Cannabis Tax In First Month Of Retail Sales
Less than three months into adult use sales, the state says its tax revenue is already exceeding expectations.
By Janet Burns, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:54:35 +0000. - Trump calls on Supreme Court's Sotomayor and Ginsburg to recuse from 'anything having to do with Trump'
Trump cited Sotomayor's scathing dissent in the court's decision to allow the administration to enforce an immigration rule in Illinois.
CNBC. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:18:21 GMT. - Bloomberg Campaign Points Blame at Bernie Sanders After Office Is Vandalized
Tensions between the campaigns of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont rose Monday after Bloomberg’s campaign accused Sanders loyalists of vandalizing a campaign office in Chicago. ...
Jack Davis. Western Journal. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:25:09 +0000. - Former Marine , 62, reclaims Guinness World Record title by planking for more than 8 hours
George Hood, 62, of Naperville, Illinois - the former Guinness World Record holder for planking reclaimed his title on February 15 by planking for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Daily Mail. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:42:43 GMT. - Van Loaded With 300 Gallons Stolen Fuel Stopped By Police
Authorities in Wisconsin say a van carrying 300 gallons of stolen gas in leaky barrels was heading back to Illinois when it was stopped.
Scott Anderson. Patch. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:26:59 -0500. - Country Singer Lindsey Renee Lagestee Dead at Age 25
Country music singer Lindsey Renee Lagestee died days after being hit by a car while on the way to a show in Chicago. Lagestee, 25, was the lead vocalist of the country band Dixie Crush, and was crossing the street on Feb. ...
Kim Davis. Western Journal. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:42:34 +0000. - Chicago nonprofit that helps veteran-owned businesses opens Phoenix chapter
With 34 chapters nationwide, Bunker Labs provides free services to help military members start their business, connect with mentors, tools and resources to help with their business, and provides free office space.
Hayley Ringle. American City Business Journals. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000. - Soldier in Iraq captures crooks burglarizing Illinois home with doorbell camera app
A soldier in Iraq saw a burglary going down at his home in Illinois and called police who arrested two suspects.
Robert Gearty. Fox News. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:11:20 GMT. - Needle exchange expanded for southern Illinois drug users
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - From 2011 to 2015, a small pocket of rural Indiana became a hotbed for HIV. ...
Gabriel Neely-streit. Washington Times. Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:02:11 -0500.
Illinois Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Illinois as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 12,801,539 | -0.29 |
| July 1, 2015 | 12,839,047 | -0.22 |
| July 1, 2014 | 12,867,544 | -0.09 |
| July 1, 2013 | 12,879,505 | 0.07 |
| July 1, 2012 | 12,870,798 | 0.08 |
| July 1, 2011 | 12,860,012 | 0.14 |
| July 1, 2010 | 12,841,578 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Illinois was 12,830,632.
In 2008, the estimated population of Illinois was 12,901,563, whereas
in 2006, the population of Illinois was about 12,759,673.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Illinois' demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Illinois web page. For maps of Illinois,
visit this Illinois Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Springfield, Illinois.
Illinois newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
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Illinois library names, descriptions, and
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